Shooting Over the Horizon

Christianity

  • Now Faith is… the Evidence

    “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).   Faith, it seems, is taking a bit of a knock these days, at least in western societies. Although everyone has faith in… Continue reading

  • Come to Me, I Will Give You Rest, part I

    I’ve read the familiar words in the Decalogue many times (Exodus 20:8-11) and I’ve heard, maybe, a couple of sermons on it, maybe a couple of radio teachers speak on it. I’ve developed a comfortable picture of what it looks… Continue reading

  • Nothing but the Blood of Jesus

    Oh the joy of the redeemed at Easter time! We are reminded anew of the great price it cost to make a way for our rebellious selves to enjoy the pleasure of a pure and righteous God. May our hearts… Continue reading

  • Untitled Post

    Chris Rice’s Untitled Hymn has been on my mind a lot lately.  It’s such a simple song, but I cannot sing it without getting choked up. By the way, family, any of the songs I’ve posted would be good to… Continue reading

  • Arm Yourself

    “You live in a world where your soul is in constant danger. Enemies are round you on every side. Your own heart is deceitful. Bad examples are numerous. Satan is always labouring to lead you astray. Above all, false doctrine… Continue reading

  • All I Have is Christ

    Artist, Christopher Powers, attends Bethlehem Baptist Church and Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, MN, both of which have become very dear to Dana and I over the last several years through our children’s involvement in the same.  He has… Continue reading

  • Another Year is Dawning

    Just sending this down the path.  It’s so worthy.  Ravi Zacharias‘ posted this New Year’s prayer of consecration this morning by Frances Ridley Havergal (1836–1879).  Sing it to Samuel Sebastian Wesley‘s tune, “The Church’s One Foundation. ” Dear Father, let… Continue reading

  • On the Move

    “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, …that we, being delivered from the hand of… Continue reading

  • The Chicken or the Egg

    Because of parent conferences, I missed the Billy Graham broadcast My Hope America which was aired on his 95th birthday (11-07-18).  I was glad to find the video, though, which not only features Dr. Graham, but Lecrae Moore and Lacey… Continue reading

  • Trinity – Part I

    Orthodox Christianity holds to the doctrine of Trinity, that the one, true God is one being in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Early church Fathers (ex: Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, and Turtullian) refer to the Trinity and… Continue reading