This Chick-fil-A manager did exactly what Jesus would do
This is why I like Chick-fil-A. (Amongst a few reasons.)
Daniel
Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
a simple man of God
Hopefully making theology simpler to understand! (2 Corinthians 1:12)
Worship
Yep.
Think of the following quote as you prepare for Sunday – if you prepare for Sunday…
“Worship on Sunday that does not lead to worship on Monday is not real worship; it’s religious activity.” – Chuck Lawless
Please, oh please, make it a point to attend corporate worship with other believers this Sunday! And when you do, determine not to be distracted by people, things, or anything else – worship God, not man. Don’t make going to church an “activity” you do, make it a relationship you renew.
Remember, it’s not about you; it’s about HIM.
Putting On the Brakes
The only thing I would add to Anthony’s thoughts is that sometimes the brakes only work on one side, so, instead of stopping, we are redirected. It might look like all of our dreams are crashing, when in reality God is sending us to something greater.
Ultimately, that something greater is eternity with Him. If that is not our focus, almost every change we encounter will seem like punishment or His lack of control.
Think on that.Daniel
Pictures In the Dark
I am not supposed to be using a cell phone on a school bus. However, what you see in the picture below is the result of using my cell phone…on the school bus. But note, the brakes were on.
Yes, I used my old iPhone 4S to capture (there’s no click) an image of the instrument panel on my bus. Actually, I took a picture of only one part of my instrument panel: the part that showed my “service brake” was engaged.
As I was waiting for my bus to warm up, I sat there looking at the gauges, making sure everything was in working order. That’s when something crossed my mind that had never occurred to me before – the brake is actually performing a “service.”
The “Service” Brake
There is no “P” for “Park” anywhere on a school bus. In order to put a…
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A Faith Old Enough To Drive
Today is my wonderful mother-in-law’s birthday.
Also, it is what I call my Re-birthday.
16 years ago today, in a small Nazarene church in Bloomington, IL, I realized that I believed the Gospel message. Jesus got a firm hold of me, and that is when everything began to change for me. It took about six more months for it to really mean something to me, but the change was evident even then. (Ask my parents, who, at the time, were annoyed with my sudden music choices and leaving radios on around the house.)
The point of all of this, then, is that Jesus is Lord. And the picture above shows that I celebrate this day. I make a cake (Glazed Lemon, this year), and serve it to others.
Why?
Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:7, 10, 24
Just like the song says, this wretch was lost and dead, but now I am found and alive. This calls for celebration!
Therefore, I finish with the full reason for this post by quoting Jude (3):
Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.
Let us celebrate our common salvation and share this faith with our fallen world!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016!
I know I took quite a bit of time off this year. Perhaps this next year will be different, we shall see. To quote me from last year:
2015 was an interesting year. There are many things that happened that were good, many things that happened that were bad, and many things that fell in between.
The important thing to remember is that God is in control:
Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose’
Isaiah 46:9-10, ESV
As I have said in the past, I say for the coming year,
The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’ Numbers 6:24-26, NASB
Do not forget this year to get your daily wisdom from Proverbial Thought. Perhaps it will help get you into the Bible!
I would also like to include a reminder to be thankful, as offered by Mikeschair:
Peace and grace,
Daniel & Caitlin
2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,400 times in 2015. If it were a cable car, it would take about 23 trips to carry that many people.
Is Your Christianity a Sham?
Adorable Sin
It may come as a shock to some, but many who claim to be Christians are not, actually. It is obvious because of their unrepentant love of sin.
For example, I know a person who willfully admits his failures and flaws (which is a good thing), but happily continues to do the very things he knows are wrong. He says, “I know I have a problem with (blank), but I know I’ll never change, so I’ll just have to keep asking for forgiveness.” In reality, the problem is that he loves his sin, and therefore refuses to truly repent and “turn from his wicked ways.” His particular sin is his claim to fame, his identity. Without it, he wouldn’t be noticed.
Am I suggesting that Christians NEVER sin? Of course not! The Bible plainly tells us that if we say we never sin, “we deceive ourselves…
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Shopping – Evidence We Need Jesus
Sometimes things at this time of the year can get a little cheesy. Anthony is actually really good at making things cheesy! However, I think this one is really good.
Daniel
Last Minute
I will confess, in just a little while I will be going out to do some last-minute shopping. Yes, I know it’s going to be hectic and crazy out there, especially if any Black Lives Matter protesters plan on clogging our local mall. Nevertheless, the shopping has to be done.
Fortunately for me, I am not on a mission to buy a bunch of stuff for everyone on my list; all I need to do is find a couple of things for a couple of people, and that’s it. The only other things I may buy today are a cup of coffee and stamps (yes, there are going to be some late Christmas cards this year).
The Perfect Gift
But this whole shopping thing got me to thinking: will we ever find the “perfect” gift? So often people spend hours and hours navigating traffic, long lines, websites, and…
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Monday Quotes!
A friend/coworker and I were just discussing how works fit into the Christian life. Here it is.
(Also, read more of what James writes at his blog!)Daniel
H. A. Ironside
1876-1951
You could not be saved through
any effort of your own,
but now that you are saved
it is necessary for you to put forward
every effort you can
to glorify Him.
The Face of Terrorism in America?
Not only for his like and share season, but because he nails it am I sharing Anthony’s thoughts on this subject. Make sure to read his thoughts on this and many other things.
Daniel
Colorado
You may have already heard about what happened in and around a Colorado Planned Parenthood facility. Three people were killed, including a police officer, by a shooter by the name of Robert Lewis Dear, age 57.
My heart is broken by the loss of life. Even though I believe abortion is the taking of an innocent life, I don’t condone attacking a Planned Parenthood office. If that was all Robert Dear was doing, then he had no justification for his actions. What he did was murder.
But right off the bat, even before the whole story had been released (and we still don’t know all the details as of yet), accusations started flying; talk of gun control ramped up once again; and anyone and everyone with a Facebook or Twitter account made their own two cents known.
Cue Montel Williams…
I don’t know what to think about Montel Williams…
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Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
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