Ancient Paths in a Modern World

"Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls." 

Confessions

  • Get Real.

    And you — being dead in the trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh — He made alive together with him, having forgiven you all the trespasses, 14having blotted out the handwriting in the ordinances that is against us, that was contrary to us, and he hath taken it out of the way, having nailed it… Read more

  • With

    John 5:39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me. I just left the book store a few moments ago. It’s one of the things my wife and I like to do on Saturdays. As I was gleaming at the rack of… Read more

  • Role Reversal

    And all their works they do to be seen by men, and they  make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the fringes of their  garments, they love also the chief couches in the supper, and the  chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the market-places, and to be called  by men, Rabbi, Rabbi. `And… Read more

  • freedom awaits

    At least a third of the people who read the following statement will find it offensive. They’ll turn red and fume and not come back to this sight. Another third will at first be agitated, eventually agree, and find the freedom and grace from it. The last third will say an “amen” and keep on… Read more

  • Authenticity. (reposted from 10-13-11 for B.B.)

    I’ve been reflecting lately on the effects of our past and how they make there way into our present. Yes, as believers there is redemption and restoration, but as I’ve made my way into “church life”, that has it’s own sub-culture, I’ve realized that I’ve been un truthful to the fiber of who I am.… Read more

  • fav

    This is my favorite page in all of the Bible…. It’s the one that separates in the Old and New Covenants.  Read more

  • clean knees

    From my perspective those who have “a good theology” often have the cleanest knees. Letting go of “my theology” and letting God have the room He demands has justly broken me to weariness in light of His spender and goodness. It’s only biblical… you encounter God and are broken down.  Read more

  • no one sees

    When the judgment of others is left unchallenged in the heart of a person it runs rampant destroying the ability to love and be loved. Don’t be misled what happens in the hidden places matters.  As long as judgment is befriended it will be impossible to love others and even to find comfort in your… Read more

  • Surprise Christmas Present 2011

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  • The Old House Phone- a miracle to me

    My pops is buying Theresa and I one of those fancy internet phone jacks to install at the house, so that we can talk on the phone and not use our cell phone minutes.  The thing is that we are on the go so often that we rarely have time to talk with folks anyways;… Read more