A Vision for Generational Heritage

Raising children is very much a heavy task, and as such I am always trying to pack all that I need to be doing into a small bag so I can handle it. God has given us His perspective on the essentials of raising children. Although not an exhaustive list, the Lord has much in [...]

Israel, Angels, and Sodom

Jude once again makes a strong case for us to contend for the faith. After explaining the dangers of false teachers vs 4 (and by implication false teaching itself) he begins a series of illustrations to help explain the matter vs 5-7. By way of warning he brings to mind three Old Testament examples of [...]

Photo CJ forgot in his book

Pretty Boy Blog

well I think it is safe to say that there is no more hink of prettiness about the site, that some have entertained themselves with in recent comments. I have endeavored not to have flowery colors or things of the like. All I have to say is at least I don’t have a cute red [...]

Pink Floydian Proverb

As my 3 year old says to our 2 year old, “you can’t have your dessert if you don’t eat your noodles,” and am quietly reminded of an old favorite… 
Another Brick in the Wall, Part II: “If you don’t eat your meat, you can’t have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you [...]

Working hard at work

10 Do not trust in oppression and do not vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.11 Once God has spoken; twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God; 12 And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord, For You recompense a man according to his work. Ps 62:10-12 [...]

‘Tell them that again, Charles.’

What an encouraging read from the Shepherd’s Scrapbook. Thanks!

Real Assurance and Real Adversaries

In the letter of Jude we see two things that surround the Church and our personal lives as well. The letter begins by giving three descriptions of the recipients of it. They are called, beloved, and kept. The fact that these are all passive words has great impact on our personal devotional lives. God is [...]

And it Burns, burns, burns

Being a fan of Johnny Cash, I have yes watched the movie, and yes- the little guitar that I can play- I know a few of his songs. (one being Tennessee Stud) But recently after skimming through another Christian book catalog, (that I have decided to conintue to do to keep up with certain books [...]

Morning, Noon, and Evening

Ps 55:16-17
As for me, I shall call upon God, And the LORD will save me. Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur, And He will hear my voice.  
Many are slack in the day of distress because they are not disciplined in living according to the Word of God. We fail daily [...]