“I sometimes think that the very essence of the whole Christian position and the secret of a successful spiritual life is just to realize two things…I must have complete, absolute confidence in God and no confidence in myself.” — D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Where is your confidence today? 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is … Read more
Okay, maybe the day after Christmas should be a high-level, thought-provoking email from me. But, after all is said and done, having spent Christmas with family and friends, I like this quote that I read this morning: “Everyone smiles in the same language.” –Unknown How broad must our smiles be knowing that every day He … Read more
“God works in us and with us, not against us or without us.” John Owen It is the “not without us” part that grabbed me. I don’t know about you, but I can easily forget that part. On the one hand I know that He is with me, but on the other hand, do I … Read more
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” – John Ruskin, author, art critic, and social reformer (1819-1900) The weather is one of those things that I’m clear on when it is good and when … Read more