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God disciplines us today as He always has. What may be different today is our attitude toward God’s discipline. Don’t get me wrong. If the discipline comes in the form of pain or suffering, I don’t like it. I am … Continue reading →

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?  Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.  They do … Continue reading →

“Christians have a tendency to turn. . . consequences into judgments. (If something bad happens, God must be punishing me) (Hunter, 120). However, God created the universe in an orderly fashion. He made gravity as well as other physical and … Continue reading →

Probably everyone occasionally wonders “Who am I?”   Maybe you question “Why am I here anyway?” Well the answer is simple. To glorify God and enjoy Him forever. I am heavily into the book Desiring God by John Piper in my … Continue reading →

“Stop and smell the roses.” That is one cliché most of us know. In most clichés there is a kernel of truth. That’s why they become popular expressions. We assume that stopping and smelling roses refers to taking the time … Continue reading →

Due to forced inactivity, I have found myself watching more television in the past four months than normal. When your doctor says you have to sit and heal, television is one option that an “invalid” has in order to pass … Continue reading →

How many times have you stopped and given thanks to God for life circumstances that are pleasant, days that are productive and relationships which are strong. God is there and He is at work in our lives, bringing good things … Continue reading →

The Westminster Shorter Catechism is a document written between 1646 and 1647 by theologians in the Church of England.   It was designed to bring the Church of England and the Church of Scotland into greater conformity. It reads simply: “Man’s … Continue reading →

I am not an expert on prayer. You can read about my background by clicking on “About St. John Studies”. However, the book that I write about is written by an author who purports to be an expert on prayer. I … Continue reading →

Obedience: “compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.” We expect our children to be obedient and hope that our requests are helpful in guiding them through life.   Teachers have to have obedience in order to … Continue reading →