“The Spirit is God’s mark of ownership on you, ...” (Ephesians 4:30, GN) The Maker's Mark in your life is the presence of His Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God that confesses that Jesus Christ came in flesh and blood to atone for our sins. “Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the…Read more The Maker’s Mark
Family
Watching A Dream Flourish
Sunday Morning at Woodland while worshipping with our congregation a deep joy flowed through me. Eric, one of our young men home for the Thanksgiving weekend, led us in worship. Behind him was another student, Noah, home from Valley Forge, was playing guitar. Eric's parents were singing and Noah's Dad was playing bass. It was…Read more Watching A Dream Flourish
Talking with Daddy today
Dad and I talked with one another on the phone today. His weak voice was filled with love and affection. We talked of work on the farm. Picking cotton, cutting tobacco and "cooking it" in the barns. He worked hard my Dad. Plowing behind mules that when they did their business you just paused and…Read more Talking with Daddy today
Two Students and a Book I’m Reading
Two of our students stopped to visit with me in my study at Woodland, last week. Listening to them was deeply gratifying (one is a graduating high school and the other just completed their first year of college). Their life plans center around their desire to love God with all of their hearts. I've watched them grow up for…Read more Two Students and a Book I’m Reading
Joy and Disappointment in Two Weeks
Two weeks ago I was running the hills of Georgia, visiting with our parents, and playing with my grandchildren in North Carolina. One day I ran a steep hilly course that challenges me. Although my time will never threaten anyone, Beth Gilday's inspires me with her faith and prayers to keep running. Springtime in the…Read more Joy and Disappointment in Two Weeks
Self-Discipline: Our Motivation
The gift of self-discipline gives hope of enjoying good success in life. Jesus’ life reveals what biblical self-discipline and good success are. 2 Timothy 1:7 teaches us that the God gives to His people the power to live a self-disciplined life. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of…Read more Self-Discipline: Our Motivation
J.C. Ryle Quotes for Young Men
1. Pride Young men, do not be too confident in your own judgment. Stop being so sure that you are so right and others wrong. Don't trust your own opinion when you find it contrary to that of older men, especially to that of your own parents. Age gives experience, and therefore deserves respect. 2.…Read more J.C. Ryle Quotes for Young Men
A few days with our children
Becky and I spent a few days with Andrew and Dana in North Carolina last week. It was fun to eat together and talk about whatever! There was a deli that I wanted to eat at again. While we were waiting in line, they were teasing me about the amount of food I ate last…Read more A few days with our children
Building a Close Knit Family
When I got home this evening one of our sons was cooking dinner, our youngest son was getting home from his first day of college shocked at how much textbooks cost and our daughter had done the laundry and did basic house cleaning for us. Becky has been struggling with a cold and it was…Read more Building a Close Knit Family
Ben’s Party
Benjamin's graduation party is today. Thunder and lightening began around 5:00 AM. I watched the flashes of light illuminate the tents on our back lawn. Thankfully we have a garage for food and drinks. Plenty of room for people to squeeze inside the house. The rain is falling steadily and the birds seem to be…Read more Ben’s Party
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