A Certain Loneliness
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. The final words of Jesus before He ascended, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20 Let’s admit it—there is a certain loneliness…
On the Road
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priest. About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I…
“Don’t Do It . . . . God”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.” —Proverbs 6:32 Have you seen those billboards across America which are black with white lettering—with “messages” from…
I Feel Like I’m All Alone
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in…
The Deployment Psalm
In the movie Fireproof, Day 23 of The Love Dare really gets Caleb’s attention. In this particular day’s reading, the authors examine the topic of threats ,,, In reading Day 23’s pages of warnings and countermeasures, you will find very similar writing—although written thousands of years ago by King David—in Psalm 101. The similarities between the two chapters, one modern and one ancient, are striking.
What Would It Look Like . . . . ?
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. In memory of Denise McColl, who went home to be with our Lord three years ago on March 29, 2008. . . and in honor of the McColl family who…
Follow-up to “Identity Crisis”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for…
St. Patrick’s Day
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God…
Wedding Poem in Paradox
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” — Matthew 6:33 “The most important one (commandment),” answered Jesus, “is…
Love Letters
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3 “It was the love letters—that’s what really helped.” I was having a conversation…