Tag: Bible reading

“…the hardest thing is not to satisfy their thirst but to make them feel thirsty for God.”

November 1, 2009

John Piper, in a sermon “Rivers From the Heart” Now perhaps we are ready to hear the words of Jesus as they come to us: “If any one thirst, let him come.” The invitation is universal, and yet it is conditional. There are no ethnic, intellectual, or social qualifications for drinking at Jesus’ fountain. The … More “…the hardest thing is not to satisfy their thirst but to make them feel thirsty for God.”

Tornado Hits Area

June 18, 2009

Last night a tornado went through our community, leaving a wake of damage. We were completely without power until this morning and we still do not have phone or internet. Please check back later today for posts.

Tough Love

April 25, 2009

On 1 Corinthians 15, from a 1999 message “Living and Loving” by Doug Groins of Penisula Bible Church: The theme of love in the body of Christ is like an arrow that shoots all the way through our passage. It starts in verse 14: “Let all that you do be done in love.” Verse 20: … More Tough Love

Faith and Doubt

April 25, 2009

  And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”   Mark 9:23-24 J.C.Ryle comments at GraceGems.org: We see in those words a vivid picture of the heart of many a true Christian. Few indeed are to … More Faith and Doubt

Has, Does and WILL Reign!

April 24, 2009

C. H. Spurgeon on Psalm 93 (Treasury of David): Whatever opposition may arise, his throne is unmoved; he has reigned, does reign, and will reign for ever and ever. Whatever turmoil and rebellion there may be beneath the clouds, the eternal King sits above all in supreme serenity; and everywhere he is really Master, let … More Has, Does and WILL Reign!