Looking Back

This is not new news, but...time flies!  Here is a picture I found today from 5 years ago.  The Burgess Boys in battle armor in Jamestown, VA.

And here is a journal entry where I was doodling the logo and name for Explore Church.

And here is what that evolved into...

Good times.  Take pictures, write in your journal, and make memories!!!

Book Lovers Furniture

The chair...

and the desk!

Politics According To The Bible

Just got my copy of Wayne Grudem's new book...

This book has over 600 pages and covers a wide range of topics including worldview, the protection of life, marriage, family, economics, the environment, national defense, and foreign policy.  Additionally, he addresses many specific issues as well including abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, gun control, and taxes.  If you would like to view your political issue through the lens of Scripture then this is the source for you.

Grudem begins his book with what he considers five wrong views about Christians and Government.  I list them here:

1. Government should compel religion.
2. Government should exclude religion.
3. All government is evil and demonic.
4. Do evangelism, not politics.
5. Do politics, not evangelism.

I have found Grudem's previous writings to be clear and well thought out.  Based on that, I recommend this book as a source on understanding today's political issues in Light of Scripture.

Home Protection System

How good is your security system?  Does with come with aerial support?

If not, look into it.  Pretty cool!!!

Tests Of True Humility

In his book, Embracing Brokenness, Alan E. Nelson offers his thoughts on humility and several ways to spot a humble spirit.

1. Humility does not demand its own way.
2. Humility exudes an attitude of service.
3. Humility does not seek attention or credit.
4. Humility forgives when offended, but is hard to offend.
5. Humility does not criticize others.
6. Humility produces a teachable spirit.
7. Humility is gracious and thankful.

"Humility is the best soil test for showing us whether we've embraced brokenness."

The following is found in both James 4:6 and 1Peter 5:5:  God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Are you humbling yourself?  Are you walking with humility?

End of Summer