Millions of people around the world meditate-why don't Christians? My guess is that, apart from the sheer business of our existence, many Christians consider meditation to be an occultic, suspicious practice reserved for those wrapped up in Eastern religions: something the good Christian should steer well away from. The truth is that meditation is something … Continue reading MEDITATION FOR THE CHRISTIAN
Tag: Devotion
IS IT REALLY “ALL GOD”?
Jesus Christ said that without him we can do nothing (John 15:5). Clearly he was speaking of things we may do for the kingdom of God. Without Jesus we are powerless to achieve anything for him or which is pleasing to the Father. But is it really the case, as some insist, that he does … Continue reading IS IT REALLY “ALL GOD”?
HOW AMAZING IS GOD?
How amazing is God? Nobody this side of heaven knows for sure. But one thing we can know is that no created entity is more amazing than its creator... I halted the business of my day yesterday for just a few minutes-just long enough to look into the stunning blue sky, where brilliant cumulus clouds … Continue reading HOW AMAZING IS GOD?
GETTING A GRIP
One of the hazards to faith, peace and confidence can be the impression that God's justice is not apparent in the world around us. Those who have no thought for God and who hate truth and justice sometimes seem to be doing very well for themselves, while the rest of us, those who love God … Continue reading GETTING A GRIP
HUMILITY
Some valuable words, common not so long ago, have almost passed out of use completely in the Western world. As a boy I was taught that "humility" and "modesty" were important words to know and indispensable principles to live by. Deference and mutual submission were common social values and attributes, whether in the sacred or secular … Continue reading HUMILITY
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 