The instruction of Jesus Christ on prayer remind us to pray the promises of God back to Him. This is faithfulness of heart — dependence upon our savior.
All in Life
Rouse All the Senses
"For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham." (Hebrews 2:16; NKJV)
Prayer as Catechism
The reciting of the prayer then contains both personal petitions and catechismal instruction for our hearts.
Our Week in Europe
We began our tour of Europe looking up “animal pictures,” resulting in Europe being termed a very scary place: badgers, foxes, and bears oh my!
NOT a Country, a Continent: AFRICA.
Letting our summer sun shine on Africa last week was exciting and enriching.
Revealed in Power
"That there is no other method of living piously and justly than that of depending upon God." - John Calvin
Hello World! I'm Reading You Up!
And my heart for the world beats a quick tattoo with the love I feel for my children as we discuss the wonders God has made in people, language, dress, and custom.
Wait for It
Those are the things unseen. That is the city still unreceived. I can wait for that.
Above the Tree Line
I think about all the things we allow to come between us, and how little the Dead must dwell upon such things.
Remembering Aaron
For some reason, I can see Aaron and I picking strawberries in the kingdom. We'll both be smiling. With red faces and full hearts.
You Have Struggled with God
You'll be missed Aaron.
Κύριε, ἐλέησον
O Soul, Await
His poetry came into my life at a time I desperately needed it - heartbroken and reeling, going through my own crisis of faith, I did not know how to put into words what I was experiencing.
The Suffering Community
"The very covenant upon which the Christian faith is built centers in the sufferings of Jesus Christ." - Wayne Oates
Reflections on Father's Day
For fathers, the quality of our husbandhood is reflected in our commitment to multigenerational fatherhood.
Transformation through the Face of Jesus
We can not afford to fake repentance over true piety.
Birthday Bean Slideshow
Today our house will celebrate the birth of Judah Markus Torrey. He is commonly known as "the Bean" in our household due to his sonogram picture. He turns three today. And these are some of his most excellent pictures.
A Funeral Sermon for a Friend
On May 17th, I was informed that Chuck had requested I "preach" at his memorial service.
Bet It All On The Favorite!
Next year little ones, Lord willing, next year. And it'd be wise to bet something on the favorite!!
Regarding Compassion
"You serve a savior whose heart was broken by the needs of people. And whose body was broken for their good. Something is broken in your heart if you say you are passionate about the truth while being uncompassionate towards people." - Joshua Mack
Real Lies in the External
In a moment of Postmodern rendering of song lyrics, these go out as words I will never be able to sing to our lost child.