Random thoughts and commentaries on God’s Word

Archive for January, 2010

Insights from ‘The Champion Within’ (by Jeffrey W. Lyon)

Are we there yet? … Are we there yet?? If you’ve ever been on a long trip with kiddos in the back seat, you’ve likely heard this question on numerous occasions. For me, it brings to mind the annual ski trip to Angel Fire I so enjoyed with my daughters as they were growing up. [...]

No Shortcuts

via: ffoz.org Thought for the Week: First Moses said, “Stand by.” Then God said, “Tell them to go forward.” Isn’t this a contradiction? Moses told them to stand still, meaning, “Do not run away, and do not give up hope.” God told them to go forward in a step of faith. Despite all contrary voices, [...]

American Idol: 9th Child of 12, Daughter of Pro-Life Blogger Advances to Next Round

“I think some people are a little skeptical of Down syndrome. Those four boys bring out the best in every person they meet. They see the world in colors, and we need to see the world that way.” (Boston, MA)—Maddy Curtis of Bluemont, Virginia, the 16-year-old daughter of an award-winning pro-life blogger, impressed American Idol [...]

Miracle “Resurrection” Recounted by Doctor and His Patient

“I realize and my family realizes that without those prayers going on in that hospital that day, I wouldn’t be standing here. I’m one of God’s modern day miracles.” (Seneca, SC)—A little over a year ago, as days of arguing came to a head between Ken Kirby and his wife Tina while they put away [...]

The “T” Word

If this word by Sean Feucht doesn’t get you excited for the New Year, I don’t know what will. I appreciate his transparency in his latest article, and him sharing how God can bombard us in spite of ourselves. Sean shares a great example of this in his weariness. If you want to know what [...]

Evidence for God’s Grace in Epilepsy Genes

via: Reasons to Believe by Edward Glasscock, PhD Dr. Glasscock received his PhD in molecular and cell biology from the University of California at Berkeley in 2005, and currently serves as a research associate at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. The old cliché “two wrongs don’t make a right” proves true in many [...]

Rifqa Bary—Teen Christian Convert from Islam—Can Remain in Foster Care Till 18

…she and her parents love and respect each other, and will “try to resolve their differences through counseling.” In answer to the many, many prayers for Rifqa Bary’s safety, the teen who converted to Christianity from Islam, then ran away from home for fear of her father’s retaliation, will be able to stay with a [...]

“This Year We Will Win Together”

Erica Greve is the Director of Campus Awakening and the Associate Director of Jesus Culture at Bethel Church in Redding, California. Bill Johnson wrote an intro and endorsement for her below. There is fresh prophetic insight in this word by Erica Greve. I especially like the part about “the year of snow.” I can also [...]

The Book of Acts: Chapter 1 (pt 6 of 45)

If God wants to get a message across to men he doesn’t simply send someone to announce it, like He used to do back in the Old Testament days; his final way of driving it home is to dress the message in flesh and blood. He takes a life and aims it in a certain [...]

The Book of Acts: Chapter 1 (pt 5 of 45)

So this was written by someone named, Luke. We don’t know too much about him, except that he was a physician who traveled with Paul on his journeys, but not much more. We don’t even know how he became a Christian. All we do know is that he was Paul’s companion through danger, hardship, trial, [...]

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