Here's a link to a news story and video interview about my family's pastor who recently lost their teenage son in a car accident. It is encouraging to see them hoping in God as they struggle with their deep pain. Promise of Hope: Local pastor and family cope with loss of their teenaged son Add Comment  The last two Sundays I preached from 1 Peter 2, in which we are instructed to obey the government authorities that have been instituted by God. I briefly pointed out that Peter mentioned we are to obey "for the Lord's sake." I said that this shows us that God is our ultimate authority, above the government. When the government crosses the line of enforcing or promoting sin we ought not obey but respond in appropriate measures with biblical wisdom. Abortion is one of those issues. Here is a short but very powerful video that expresses an example of such things. I just finished writing a funeral sermon for tomorrow afternoon. It will be my first funeral to officiate at in our own church's cemetery. I'm ready to go to bed, but I thought I would post this beforehand. In every funeral I've spoken in I've quoted a song called God Moves In A Mysterious Way by William Cowper, penned in 1774. I quote it because it so powerfully reminds us that even in the worst of life's storms God is at work for his people's good. God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. This is the best writeup on Steve Jobs from a Christian perspective that I've come across. So I thought I'd share. http://www.albertmohler.com/2011/10/06/steve-jobs-1955-2011/ | Pastor's BlogThis is a place where I get to share experiences, insights, thoughts, quotes and resources with you. ArchivesMay 2012 CategoriesAll |
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