She had allowed herself to dream that maybe, if she could become a better person, just maybe she could meet Him someday. Never, in her worst nightmares, did she imagine she would meet him like this…
Insights & commentary, different from the somewhat structured recaps of each book.
Dare to Compare – Not!
Lord, forgive me for comparing – it’s a nasty habit we humans have – and remind me that You are amazingly able to love us equally, and you want us to share your love, as we experience it, with each other.
A Place Called Hell
No soul that comes into existence will ever ‘not be,’ so eternal life for every soul is a given. The next question becomes, what kind of life, where?
The Spiritual Disciplines, Door to Liberation
Reading through the chapter, familiar material after many years in holiness churches, I was struck with the phrase “will worship” and the perspective the author pointed out – we worship our willpower.
Paul’s writings [show a] clear theme that was never far from his pen – the strongest self-discipline is of no avail, frankly worthless, in the pursuit of God and the Holy life.
If it’s raining outside and my deepest desire is to get wet, what must I do? Answer: go outside & stand in the rain. Application: God’s pouring the rain, do you wanna get wet or not?
Who packs your ‘chute?
If you’re relying on the parachute, you will fly – no matter what – no flapping required.
If you’re relying on your own flapping, well, the fall isn’t what kills you – it’s that sudden stop at the end…