Sonshine for your soul
Posted in Christ's perfection on Dec 2nd, 2011
The longer I live, the more I long to be as Christ.
Not just with my thoughts and values, but also with my form of being.
The fact that aches and pains will be increasing as my age increases is not joy-producing.
Yet, the promise that a time is coming when aches and pains will end is [...]
Posted in Jesus Christ on Nov 30th, 2011
I’ve missed you.
During the past week of activity on and near the Oregon coastline, I didn’t have opportunity to prepare the weekday Morning Devotions and the absence of expression left a distinct void within me.
I’m glad to be back in the saddle.
Because our return flight bordered on red-eye status — we hit the bed at [...]
Posted in God's grace on Nov 17th, 2011
“Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you” (Psalm 116:7).
Sometimes, the simplest remedies to the heaviest of burdens are found by going home.
It was true for the young man in the parable of the Prodigal Son.
And it was true for Abraham whenever he mistakenly thought he’d be [...]
Posted in Christian advice on Nov 11th, 2011
Every believer’s spiritual garden should include plenty of “let us.”
I found a patch of body-building “let us” this morning during my Bible reading.
“…let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure [...]
Posted in testimony on Nov 9th, 2011
As part of our congregation’s recent ministry outreach series, I’ve highlighted the importance of preparing and sharing personal stories of faith.
We all know the power of a story when it comes to influencing others.
Imagine trying to market a new product to the public without any testimonials as to its effectiveness or desireability.
Stories are vital [...]
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Martin Drummond