Archive for June, 2009

Ravished & Overcome June 10, 2009 No Comments

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:9 “You have ravished my heart, my treasure, my bride.  I am overcome by one glance of your eyes, by a single bead of your necklace.” Observation: Though tempted to journal about the armor of God, I don’t get enough opportunities to journal about my wife.  Just a couple nigts ago [...]

A God of Joy June 9, 2009 No Comments

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9 “Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes.  Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things.” Observation: I really enjoy Ecclesiastes.  It illustrates the complexity of God and life.  Wealth and poverty do not accompany wisdom and foolishness.  Wisdom and skill do not [...]

Replaced June 8, 2009 No Comments

As I read today nothing really jumped out at me.  However, as I prayed and talked with God I kept thinking about Small Group.  Last Friday the group unanomously changed the night to Wednesday night – a night which has a high improbablility of Nicole and I ever attending.  I began to feel a little [...]

He Knows June 5, 2009 No Comments

Scripture: Psalms 33:15 “He fashioned our hearts, and understands everything we do.” Observation: Knowing that the God I worship, the God of all creation, the God  in ultimate control understands what I do is comforting.  He knows my temptations, he knows my brokeness, he knows my heart and thoughts completely.  He knows exactly what is [...]

Self-Righteousness June 4, 2009 No Comments

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13 “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Observation: Yesterday at work someone sort of lost it with me – I made a change they didn’t like and didn’t feel like I was particularly open to suggestions (honestly with this particular person I really [...]

How Does it Taste June 3, 2009 No Comments

Scripture: Proverbs 27:7 “Honey seems tasteless to a person who is full, but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.” Observation: This verse makes me think of worship at church.  I just don’t enjoy it.  I have a hard time with the style, the presentation, and … a multitude of other things.  However – [...]

Honestly an Honor June 2, 2009 No Comments

Scripture: Proverbs 24:26 “It is an honor to receive an honest reply.” Observation: This subject continues to crop up.  It’s hard for me to think of what it is that I give if it’s not “honest” … am I dishonest?  Perhaps a good way to check whether “honest” is good is whether it is edifying [...]