Notes from the journey of a ransomed life.
Just as fitting, this particular post could well have been named Continuing Lessons in God’s Economy.
It certainly is no secret that our economy is, at the least, a bit troubled right now. Banks in trouble, government bailouts, record unemployment levels and a stock market behaving like Chicken Little.
And the whole mess triggered by massive failures in the mortgage industry.
So – we bought a house. [ Read the full article … ]
Some time back, my wife had gotten a phone call from one of the banks that she does business with in her job at the car dealership.
It seems that they had been running a promotion and she was to receive a gift card from the bank in the amount of $900.00. Rather than spend the money on ourselves or on Christmas presents, she felt led to donate it to one of the local shelters that has a special place in her heart. It’s an organization called Sheltering Wings. [ Read the full article … ]
Over the course of the past few weeks I’ve been following the stories of 2 men who recently had the good fortune to attend one of the Ransomed Heart’s boot camps hosted by John Eldredge.
Both of them have been freely sharing the changes that they are undergoing as a result of this experience.
To help understand the change that’s taking place, I want to share a story. It’s a true story, and it gives us some physical parallels to the spiritual changes that these men are undergoing. [ Read the full article … ]
Isaiah 55:9 –
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Through a recent experience, I had the opportunity to watch those words come alive and to get a glimpse into how God’s economy can sometimes work.
Several years ago, I was a partner in a small auto dealership. One of our vendors held a contest and as one of the winners I was given the opportunity to choose a gift from their prize catalog. [ Read the full article … ]
Being on Bob Larson’s mailing list, I get frequent updates on his ministry as well as announcements of his travel schedule and conference events. [ Read the full article … ]
Exodus 14:13 –
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will show to you today: …
A little over a year ago, we had gotten the bad news that a dear family member was diagnosed with cancer. The prognosis was not good as this particular type was highly aggressive. [ Read the full article … ]
Mark 16:17 –
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Patrick had first come into our lives about 2 years ago. Visiting us at the dealership we worked in, he was in need of a new car.
Over the course of a couple of weeks, we managed to get financing for him and put him into a car. He didn’t get to keep it long. He lost his job – then was forced to move from the house he had been living in. [ Read the full article … ]
As we went through the process of my healing and recovery, there were some instances that were particularly notable. Notice I said as WE went through the process. [ Read the full article … ]
This post will be just a bit longer than normal. Apologies up front for this, but there are some observations and clear messages that need to be addressed.
It was late February 2007. My son was moving back to Kentucky and I had agreed to help. My thinking at the time was – take your time – be careful. It didn’t work. [ Read the full article … ]
Over the next few months, Tom and I continued to have our regular conversations. As we discussed various events occurring in each of our lives, we began to discern a definite pattern in the enemy’s tactics. [ Read the full article … ]
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