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Sit down with me as we think through some tough topics in a reflective way and examine some of the difficult issues that can trouble followers of Christ. My hope is that you’ll always come away with more to think about… RBC Ministries
Archive for May, 2008
- Where Do We Find Ourselves? |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 31 2008
A man flying in a hot air balloon realizes he is lost. He reduces his altitude and spots a man in a field down below. He lowers the balloon further and shouts, “Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?”
The man below says, “Yes, you’re in a hot air balloon, about 30 feet above [...] - How Do We Avoid a Fleamarket Approach to Faith? |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 30 2008
Jesus said that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed we can move trees and even mountains (Luke 17:5; Mark 11:22-23).
His implication seems to be that the quantity of our faith is not as important as its quality.
So how then can we be sure that we are putting our trust in what [...] - Does Anyone Have Faith to Move a Mountain? |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 29 2008
Jesus said that by faith his disciples could move trees and even mountains (Luke 17:5; Mark 11:22-23).
His words remind us of other things we find in the Bible.
If we start with Genesis and read through to Revelation, we see some pretty amazing miracles. Moses lifts a stick, and the Red Sea parts. The people of [...] - What About Praying to Pray? |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 28 2008
No one said prayer would be easy.
But had I missed the obvious?
I didn’t want to repeat myself over and over like a child that won’t take “no” or “wait” for an answer. So how are we supposed to come before the Father in a meaningful way, when prayer is something we have done and tried [...] - The Fear Factor |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 27 2008
Los Angeles Lakers’ star, Kobe Bryant, is claiming today that his hyperdunk jump over a pool of snakes is for real. His stunt, that recently hit the internet, echoes a television series that aired for six years from 2001 to 2006.
“Fear Factor” was the first reality show to be syndicated by a television network. As [...] - The Value of a Person |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 26 2008
Until I saw it, I didn’t realize that much of Israel’s Mount of Olives is a cemetery. Here, those who remember the dead place a stone of remembrance on top of their loved one’s grave.
Today, in America, we use this Memorial Day to honor those who have lost their lives fighting for our country.
But those [...] - The Way Back |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 25 2008
Some places are not a good spot to begin looking for God. With a smile, but in all seriousness, we talked about some of them in our last post.
The pride by which we turn our backs on God can turn into a wounded pride that leads us to think that our sins are greater than [...] - Wouldn't Start From Here |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 24 2008
A city guy lost his way on rural roads. Dangerously low on fuel, he came across a man on a tractor who looked like a landowner. “Excuse me, sir,” the traveler said, “but I’m lost and running low on gas. Can you tell me how to get to the nearest gas station”? The man [...]
- A Friend's Struggle For Assurance |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 23 2008
He was known in the small town where he grew up for breaking the county high school pole-vault record. Strong-willed by temperament, he also had a reputation for being a troublemaker.
When he let it be known at the age of 17 that he had decided to become a follower of Christ, the community took notice. [...] - Already But Not Yet |
Posted by Mart De Haan on May 22 2008
The phrase sounds self-contradictory. But I think it helps to capture what the Bible tells us about the forgiving rescue and kingdom of God.
Many of us would say that we already know Christ, but not yet as we will in the future. The Apostle Paul teaches us to think this way in his famous [...]
