Andrew Gilmore's Blog, page 14
April 26, 2016
To Anyone Whose Life Is Going Great
Dear Mr. Happy Go Lucky:
I am so thankful God has blessed you in innumerable ways, both materially and emotionally.
Our Lord is gracious and loving. He is the ultimate provider—just as he spared Isaac from the knife, providing instead a ram for sacrifice (Gen. 22). Likewise Jesus reminded his audience not to worry about life, what they would eat or wear, because as God provides for a raven so He would provide for them.
God of course made the ultimate provision for you and me whe...
April 14, 2016
The Supernatural Power of Adoption
I had not given much thought to the word “begotten” at the time Katie and I adopted two boys.
Just a couple of weeks before our daughter's first birthday we climbed the steps of the courthouse, and not-so-patiently waited outside the courtroom. Adoption was a decision we both knew was right, but that knowledge couldn’t work to suppress the nerves produced by our impending legal responsibilities.
Mannhai (CC)
Within the hour the gavel would slam the desk, and Katie and I went from having one...
Just a couple of weeks before our daughter's first birthday we climbed the steps of the courthouse, and not-so-patiently waited outside the courtroom. Adoption was a decision we both knew was right, but that knowledge couldn’t work to suppress the nerves produced by our impending legal responsibilities.
Mannhai (CC)Within the hour the gavel would slam the desk, and Katie and I went from having one...
March 30, 2016
So, It Turns Out the Fall of Man Is Even Worse Than We Thought
After high hopes for a productive day, all seemed lost when the clock read 3:03 PM and Katie and I were already exhausted. It was at that point we realized we had devoted nearly the entire day to food.
Dave McKeague (CC)
Upon waking we acquiesced to the children’s demands for breakfast. Overripe bananas and Peanut Butter Crunch. Then we proceeded to appropriate funds for the month during our monthly budget meeting in which we designated a grotesque sum for groceries and eating out. Short...
Dave McKeague (CC)Upon waking we acquiesced to the children’s demands for breakfast. Overripe bananas and Peanut Butter Crunch. Then we proceeded to appropriate funds for the month during our monthly budget meeting in which we designated a grotesque sum for groceries and eating out. Short...
March 15, 2016
What You Might Not Know About John's Baptism
Other than Jesus, John the Baptist might be the most scandalous figure of the New Testament.
With the anointing of God, John set up camp in the Judean wilderness, preaching to any who would listen. His message? Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near" (Matt. 3:2).
Israeltourism (CC)
Here was a guy eating bugs and hanging out in the bush telling people the long-awaited Messiah had come. But the real scandal centered around one thing: his baptism.
Although the Jews were no strangers to...
With the anointing of God, John set up camp in the Judean wilderness, preaching to any who would listen. His message? Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near" (Matt. 3:2).
Israeltourism (CC)Here was a guy eating bugs and hanging out in the bush telling people the long-awaited Messiah had come. But the real scandal centered around one thing: his baptism.
Although the Jews were no strangers to...
