Shooting Over the Horizon

Christianity

  • Where is God? Part I

    Pastor John Piper has arrested my attention with his December 27th Desiring God post. When all the world is shaking its head in horror and disbelief at the evils of our day, Dr. Piper would remind us that any and… Continue reading

  • Gladly Trusting in the Lord of History

    Joe Rigney, Assistant Professor of Theology and Christian Worldview at Bethlehem College and Seminary, distributed the following letter of analysis, charge, and encouragement in the wake of our recent national election.  I am so grateful for his thoughts and clarity.… Continue reading

  • I am Heart-Broken Today

    I am heart-broken today…   I am heart-broken for the unborn who silently plead for rescue from their mothers;   I am heart-broken for the financial weight my children and grandchildren will bear in taxes (direct and indirect) and the… Continue reading

  • Choosing a Church

    [With school drawing nearer, I have found my available time for posting significantly diminishing.  I know that the school year will create a challenge to my posting, but I hope to keep a respectable presence here throughout the months ahead.… Continue reading

  • Heaven, Hell and Earth

    I’ve seen t-shirts that say “Jonathan Edwards is My Homeboy” which makes me laugh.  Well…Jonathan Edwards is my Facebook friend.  I, therefore, receive occasional posts which included this insightful one-liner: “This world is all the hell that ever a true… Continue reading

  • God is…

    How many attributes of God could you name if pressed?  To know the attributes of God and claim them in our prayers for those we love is a mighty tool. When we implore God, on our loved one’s behalf, for… Continue reading

  • Something Greater than the Temple is Here

    This is a beautiful virtual reconstruction model of Herod’s temple complex in Jerusalem constructed by UCLA and the Israel Antiquities Authority with music by Lynn Job.   The temple represented here is the one spoken of in the New Testament… Continue reading

  • Soon and Very Soon…

    “I must have the Savior indeed, for he is my All.  All that others have in the world and in religion and in themselves I have in thee — pleasures, riches, safety, honor, life, righteousness, holiness, wisdom, bliss, joy, gaiety… Continue reading

  • Before the Throne of God Above

    When I stand before the throne of God Almighty, I have only one defense. It is a person; One who represents me before the judgment bench.  His name is Love itself. He lives forever and will forever plead my case—… Continue reading

  • Arise and Tell This to Your Children

    Happy one-month birthday, little Calvin! I was at a baby shower last night where my dear friend, Joyce, gave a devotional on Psalm 78:1-7.  As I have said, the Word of God is new to me each time I read… Continue reading