Response to the Topic of Exploring the Seven Deadly Sins (Nov23 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection “Sin is a fundamental relationship— it is not wrong doing, but wrong being— it is deliberate and determined independence from G-d.” Oswald Chambers Sin sucks. I said it last month and I will say it again. This month has been an eye-opener. Not fully wide. Not fully awake. But on a journey. …
Response to the Topic of Justification and Sanctification (Dec23 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection “Sanctification means more than being freed from sin. It means the deliberate commitment of myself to the God of my salvation, and being willing to pay whatever it may cost.” Oswald Chambers In the last few months, wounds have been opened and my faults and struggles have been laid bare. To hurt…
Response to the Topic of Orientation Toward Mission and Dependent Prayer (Feb24 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection They lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.” (Ac 4:24, ESV) The Spirit leads and is the formulation of our connection with our L-rd. As we breathe and live, we need our constant companion. This…
Response to the Topic of Theological Integration and Disenculturation (Apr24 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection Disclaimer: I am not a trained Biblical scholar, nor am I the Almighty, the great I AM. Only He can write, change, or authorize Scripture. What I am about to share is a personal perspective and interpretation only and as such it is not Biblical text nor authoritative. In fact I hope…
Response to the Topic of Heaven or Hell (May24 CSLI)
A Monthly Reflection The road to Hell is paved with good intentions! Unknown Over the past couple of years, I have said at random times to various people, that I believe the world is suffering from two things right now, deception and debauchery. The former from the father of lies and the latter right…