by MJR | Mar 20, 2011 | Christianity, Focus on Living
“More than other idols, personal success and achievement lead to a sense that we ourselves are god, that our security and value rest in our own wisdom, strength, and performance.” Timothy Keller – Counterfeit Gods A particular Hollywood actor has...
by MJR | Mar 8, 2011 | Christianity, Compromise, Focus on Living, Forgiveness
Does choosing to stand really make a difference? Let’s consider two different questions today. This morning I received an email with the subject line – ABC’s Offensive Television Pilot. The plot centers on the life of reformed “mean...
by MJR | Mar 6, 2011 | Christianity, Focus on Living
Do you know Me well enough to trust Me? The more I know and experience with God, the more I should trust Him, but why do I find myself struggling on my trying to live on my own terms? I keep coming back to the main point of today’s study -A Broken Spirit is a...
by MJR | Mar 1, 2011 | Christianity, Compromise, Focus on Living, Sexual Purity
So now we’ve made a decision to surrender completely to God. What does it mean in my daily life? Years ago, Apple computer ran an advertising campaign built around the idea that it is okay to “Think Different.” While the people at Apple and the world...
by MJR | Feb 27, 2011 | Focus on Living
I have a small collection of handwritten notes of encouragement from my Dad. I have a study Bible with his notes scribbled in the margins. I have a couple of his sermon outlines on the pages of that Bible including some notes for a sermon on the pages between the two...
by MJR | Feb 23, 2011 | Christianity, Focus on Living
Who has made the most impact on your life as a follower of Christ? As I write this today I am thinking about my parents and the lives they led before us. By “us” I write as as the oldest son of three children who had a front row seat to see if the...
