The fear of the Lord means reverent submission that leads to obedience, and it is interchangeable with “worship,” “rely on,” “trust,” and “hope in.” Like terror, it includes a knowledge of our sinfulness and God’s moral purity, and it includes a clear-eyed knowledge of God’s justice and his anger against sin (p. 97).
Obviously there are more than 8 Christlike qualities but Sam Crabtree in Practicing Affirmation focuses on these ones in particular: Truthfulness. Jesus is the faithful witness (Rev. 1:5), the most truthful being in existence, the One for whom it is impossible to lie (Titus 1:2). Obedience. Jesus is the most obedient human being ever to…
Obviously there are more than 8 Christlike qualities but Sam Crabtree in Practicing Affirmation focuses on these ones in particular: Truthfulness. Jesus is the faithful witness (Rev. 1:5), the most truthful being in existence, the One for whom it is impossible to lie (Titus 1:2). Obedience. Jesus is the most obedient human being ever to…
Showing grace is done in distinct, individual actions. The grace PKs need is much more than categorical and conceptual. It is timely, personal, incarnated. To be a parent before a pastor is done in the day-to-day moments of life, in particular acts of grace. To follow the calling of family first is a grace to…
Showing grace is done in distinct, individual actions. The grace PKs need is much more than categorical and conceptual. It is timely, personal, incarnated. To be a parent before a pastor is done in the day-to-day moments of life, in particular acts of grace. To follow the calling of family first is a grace to…
I’m a pastor. I’ve been a pastor for almost 14 years serving in Kentucky, Florida, Indiana and now Arizona. I’m a husband and dad too. God has been most kind to my bride and me by giving us 3 kids and we just found out we’re pregnant with our fourth. To say we’re elated would be…
I’m a pastor. I’ve been a pastor for almost 14 years serving in Kentucky, Florida, Indiana and now Arizona. I’m a husband and dad too. God has been most kind to my bride and me by giving us 3 kids and we just found out we’re pregnant with our fourth. To say we’re elated would be…
Why should a church have measures? Measures speak to the marks of a mature disciple. Measures show the portrait of a faithful follower of Jesus. What are Foothills’ proposed measures? Have I spent time with God today? Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 4:1-10; Mark 1:35-38 Disciplines of Bible-intake, prayer, Scripture memorization, fasting, meditation, confession, etc. Am I living the life of…
In preparing to preach Luke 7:1-17 I came across this quote by Malcolm Muggeridge regarding the resurrection of Jesus which were deeply encouraging and I wanted to pass it on. Ponder whether you could share this truth with someone who needs to be reminded of the hope of the resurrection. For myself, as I approach my end,…
Why should a church have measures? Measures speak to the marks of a mature disciple. Measures show the portrait of a faithful follower of Jesus. What are Foothills’ proposed measures? Have I spent time with God today? Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 4:1-10; Mark 1:35-38 Disciplines of Bible-intake, prayer, Scripture memorization, fasting, meditation, confession, etc. Am I living the life of…
Theology Along the Way 