With the blessings of the bishops of Britain and possibly the Pope, Patrick became the first missionary bishop. The servant boy was returning as God's messenger with the Good News of Jesus Christ. A missionary bishop was apostolic. The apostolic ministry goes to an area previously unevangelized and preach the gospel with signs and wonders.…Read more St. Patrick #4
St. Patrick #3
After six years of enduring the cold hardships of the life of a shepherd living in the fields, Patrick had a dream. In the dream he heard a voice telling him to go to the shore and leave on a ship waiting for him to go home. He simply left the flocks and travelled obeying…Read more St. Patrick #3
St. Patrick #2
The captured teenaged slave was sent out to tend flocks. His only obvious companionship were the animals he tended. His nourishment was sparse, as was his shelter. As he watched the landscape change with the seasons, the migration of birds and studied the stars at night he sensed the presence of God. In the blowing…Read more St. Patrick #2
St. Patrick
He was like a lot of young teenaged boys I've known. Leaning to the wild side of life, nominal Christian, grandson of a respected pastor and more interested in fun that faith. Suddenly his world was turned upside down when Irish raiders stormed his northwest England village. He along with some other young men were…Read more St. Patrick
Two Interesting Books: Leadership and For Men Only
Two books that held my interest today so much that I only drank two cups of coffee (Sumatra) while reading were Leadership Reconsidered by Ruth Tucker and For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhan. Professor Tucker has written two other books that I've read From…Read more Two Interesting Books: Leadership and For Men Only
“How do you know that there is a heaven?”
“How do you know that there is a heaven?” The question was asked with sincerity but heavy with sad doubts. My heart is filled with compassion. Part of me is eager to persuade and convince. Biblical and theological convictions throb in my mind. However, he is incapable of belief, unless it can be proved. I…Read more “How do you know that there is a heaven?”
Breaking our fast
Becky and I broke our twenty-one day fast together, Sunday evening. Contrary to my expectations, I wasn't so thrilled. I ate a bit of broiled chicken with some veggies. The meat was good, but the object of my fast was better. Monday night, I ate a little more chicken and a little of Becky's wonderful…Read more Breaking our fast
Woodruff Home atop Coleman Hill in Macon
This is how I remember winter. Sunday afternoon Becky and I went for a walk in downtown Macon. The house behind me was a gift to the founder of Coca-Cola's daughter and known as the Woodruff Home. It is now part of the Mercer University School of Law.
I buffet my body
You may have heard the old joke twisting the words of the Apostle Paul to justify overeating, by saying, "I buffet my body." Those words actually refer to Paul's discipline of his bodily desires to line up with his inward desire to be a passionate follower of Christ. Fasting is a useful discipline to check…Read more I buffet my body
Pure love for Jesus – Thomas a Kempis
Jesus has always many who love his heavenly kingdom, but few who bear his cross. He has many who desire his consolation, but few who care for trial. He finds many to share his table, but few to take part in his fasting. All desire to be happy with him, but few wish to suffer…Read more Pure love for Jesus – Thomas a Kempis
Coram Deo 