This morning, in my personal devotions, I became reacquainted with a very odd passage of Scripture. In Leviticus 21, God presents himself as the Sovereign One who is not so concerned with equal rights. According to modern thinking, God seems to be so crass and out of vogue. He is not culturally sensitive or politically correct. He discriminates. Hear Moses’ words: Leviticus 21:16–24 … More Defective, Yet Delightful
How is your soul troubled? Have you a family member plagued by some disease or disability? Has death visited you and your household? Are you grieved by the backslidden condition of yourself, your children, your siblings, your parents, your neighbors, or your nation? Is your marriage horrible? Is your bottom line bottoming out? Do you consistently find … More The Troubled Soul and the Instructed Mind
Do you remember the story of Cinderella? She was the step-daughter who was mocked and humiliated by her family. All the attention went to her step-sisters who were well-groomed, glamorous, popular, and festive. Meanwhile, Cinderella, the woman of beauty both inside and out, was isolated and neglected; she was left at home while the rest … More If We Can’t Have a Prayer Meeting, Can We Meet to Pray?
Unfathomable Grace 