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God, Fortresses and Rocks :: A Reflection on Psalm 71
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With the snow moving in this past weekend and ruining our Saturday night gathering at Open House for the second time in a month, I’ve decided to post my thoughts on Psalm 71 here for everyone to share in. You see, I really felt compelled to share these thoughts in the hopes that challenge and some introspection might occur. On the positive side, I got to spend the entire day Saturday snowed-in with my wife, forced to rest and just “be” in light of the snow, and I really enjoyed and needed that. I was, however, a bit bummed-out about the fact that I didn’t get to share my thoughts with everyone. Not in a “I love to hear myself talk” kind of way, but in a “I love to hear other people wrestle with thoughts and ideas” kind of way. Let me explain.
Psalm 71 ( <— scroll over to read), at first glance, is just another psalm from David. It is littered with language of salvation, rescue, hope, trust, rocks and fortresses. The message from David is very clear.
Save and protect me God. Life stinks, I need help, and you are the only help I can rely on.
And, as Bible-believing followers of Jesus, this should be our reaction to trouble, right? Cry out to God and wait for His answer. Wait for His action. Wait for Him to kick butt.
Yeah, I said kick butt. Read More→
Why Present Tense is Good News For You and Me
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What’s the difference in these words?
Cleansed :: Cleanses
Same word, right? Same idea? Same meaning?
You would be tempted to think so, and in so doing, find yourself on the short side of God’s immeasurable grace.
1 John 1:7 tells us that Jesus’ blood cleanses us from all our sin. All our mess and failings. All that separates us from God. Scroll over that verse and notice the tense there. What if it said “cleansed?” What if it said Jesus’ blood cleansed us of all our sin the moment we accepted Him as Savior? Past tense. Singular event. That would still be a pretty awesome feat.
But what about tomorrow?
And the next day? Read More→
2000 And Counting :: What We Can All Learn From UK’s Historic Acheivement
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On December 21, 2009, the University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball program defeated their opponent, Drexel University, by a score of 88-44, reaching 12-0 and the best start in the school’s decorated history. Even better than back in the days of Adolph Rupp in 1931 who started 10-0. (That colossal structure they play in was named after that man, by the way.)
Well done fellas. Pretty good start, I’d say. Impressive to say the least.
But that was hardly what all the confetti, cakes, guest speakers, former players, excess media coverage, custom printed “UK2K” shirts, commemorative tickets and general hoopla were all about.
Not even close. Read More→
