November 2008 Christian Living Updates

November 6, 2008

We produce a crop...
Lands that drinks in the rain often falling on it, and that produces a crop useful for those for whom it was farmed, receives the blessing of God. Hebrews 6:7
According to this passage God's blessing seems to follow an ecological cycle.
Demands - not enough time!
Off for the journey home bombarded with thoughts of parental responsibilities: don't forget to buy milk, pick up the little ones from day care, try to find creative ways to make the kids eat broccoli, call the refrigerator repairman....
Act of random kindness
"Today I will commit one random act of senseless kindness--will you?"

Have you ever seen that bumper sticker? Better yet have you ever been the recipient of a random act of senseless kindness?

Elliott's Story
I grew up in a very traditional Christian home but there was a period of time when I was not following God's will or behaving in a responsible manner.

November 13, 2008

Obama's harmony of intellect and intuition
In an open letter posted on the internet U2's Bono responded to the recent election of Barack Obama as President of the United States.
God talks to his friends - part 1
You are... a friend of God. Do you think of yourself that way? Can you picture Jesus walking into the room right now, smiling as he sees you, and reaching out to embrace you?
God's direction - why not take a few steps?
The Scripture above comes from a fascinating story about Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and his armour-bearer.
Joe's path to freedom
Hi, my name is Joe. I have a wonderful wife and five beautiful children and was raised in a Hutterite Community. I was taught Scripture all my life, in German mostly, but never really knew God on a personal level.

November 20, 2008

God talks to his friends - part 2/3
It's mind-boggling to think that God could speak a million different messages to a million different people, all at the same time, but it's a theologically correct view of God...
Guidance & where our peace rests
There are places in life where we belong and other places where we don't. It takes wisdom to know the difference and courage to move accordingly.
Did your mother love you?
We all come into the world needing the tender presence of a mother's touch, nurture, care and love.
Eyes closed, ears open...
The night was very dark. I found it hard to sleep. It was quiet except for the hum of the car motor, but after several hours, the car pulled to a stop.

November 28, 2008

God talks to his friends - part 3/3
Jesus said he came not to do his own will, but the will of his Father who sent him.
Forgive and remember -- for inner healing
Working with individuals on the issue of anger control, I realized that while some responded positively and quickly to the theory and practical application of the Anger Cycle...
Vague guilt - accusation vs conviction
When it comes to isolating and naming the actual sin Job's friends believe has led to his downfall, they beat about the bush.
Joe's path to freedom
Hi, my name is Joe. I have a wonderful wife and five beautiful children and was raised in a Hutterite Community. I was taught Scripture all my life, in German mostly, but never really knew God on a personal level.

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