Abby Johnson knows this. She was the Director of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic. She has repented after seeing an abortion procedure take place. She’s had an experience most pro-choice advocates never have. In fact, most women who have had abortions have never seen what she saw (and if you are reading, I love you and my heart breaks for you). If everyone in America saw it, we’d repent.

Here’s her interview with Mike Huckabee

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So many marriages are hanging by a spider web today because people are so stinkin’ fickle. Our commitment-level depends on our contentment-level, which depends on our sense of happiness, which is never satisfied. Circumstances change. People change. Love evolves and relationships endure different seasons. Many people get scared stiff by the unknown and sometimes begin to bail, first internally, then literally and finally.

But marriage was meant to be tough. I’m going to be blogging a little more about marriage over the next week or two because it happens to be something I’m studying quite a bit right now in my ministry for the purpose of counseling and teaching. I want to speak to both husbands and wives, and those who will be husbands and wives some day.

I want you to understand that my marriage isn’t perfect. Angie and I have been married for twelve years now and we’ve had at least three or four disagreements in that amount of time… but I feel as content and peaceful about my marriage than ever before. I want to share why and how. I’m going to write out some nuts and bolts of how to make it work in some upcoming posts, but first I want to leave you with this thought…

Your marriage can be awesome! It can sizzle. You can adore one another. You can make it to the finish line together. You two can last. Man, you CAN love your wife. Woman, you CAN respect your husband. Just don’t give up. Stay tuned…

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In every legend, the story of every hero or villain, there is always a source of power that can be discovered and exploited. For Superman, it’s kryptonite. For Zurg (Toy Story), it was the double AA battery (or so Buzz thought).

I believe that for the believer, our secret source of power has to do with our inner walk with God. Deep in the recesses of the heart and soul, where we walk and talk with Him, where we have our conversations with Him, in the closet of prayer and intimacy, there is our secret source of power.

The story of Samson and Deliliah is an intriguing one, to say the least. It would seem, outside of Scripture, to be the stuff of legends. In reality, it’s the story of every Christian’s life with God, but in the flesh. In fact, I think we usually get one major detail wrong when we read it. We assume that the story is about the discovery of his source of strength, and the exploitation thereof.

I would argue that in Samson’s life, the source of his strength wasn’t what led to his downfall. It was his source of weakness instead, which was exploited fully and completely.

LIVING IN THE FLESH…

Living in the flesh puts us where compromise is possible.

Living in the flesh puts us where temptation is persistent.

Living in the flesh puts us where death is the end result.

THE SECRET OF OUR POWER…

It’s found in verse 20. He “didn’t realize the Lord wasn’t with him anymore.” The presence of God means power for living. Period.

“He that dwells in the secret place of the most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
~ Psalm 91:1

So the secret of power to avoid compromise, to withstand temptation, and to enjoy an abundant life is to abide With Christ – to have that secret place where He and I commune and talk and share life together. This happens with the accompaniment of prayer, Bible study, and a constant spirit of obedience. What’s your prayer life like? How is your spiritual life? This is the secret source of your power.

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He needed to know Christ, to whom Paul gladly introduced him. He also needed to understand the New Testament fulfillment of all that he knew of the Old Testament, which was a lot. But look at the raw materials that made Apollos great…

WHAT MADE APOLLOS ONE OF MY HEROES…

An Eloquent, Mighty Communicator

We know that it’s not about charisma or talent, but rather about humility, but a little eloquence never hurt, and Apollos had his share. He was mighty in the Scriptures. I get the picture that Apollos was thoroughly grounded in his understanding of the Scriptures, but also that he was able to communicate them clearly and powerfully.

Don’t discount a growing effectiveness in our communication skills.

Fervent in Spirit

I like the word “fervent,” which means to be heated up. He was on fire with passion. Like Wesley, who simply wanted God to set him on fire so that people would come to watch him burn, Apollos wanted to blaze forth for the glory of God.

Certainly don’t discount the power of passion.

He Mightily Convinced People… Publicly… That Jesus Was the Christ

The previous two characteristics, eloquence and passion, were tools Apollos used at his disposal for the ultimate purpose of honoring, giving witness to, and pointing people to Jesus Christ.

Definitely don’t discount the role of Jesus Christ. He’s everything!

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It’s been a while since I’ve done an article in the “great books series” but I thought I’d write one today after thumbing through a couple on my shelf on the subject of grace. Grace is a tough subject in terms of Christian theology because godly men and great scholars disagree on the intricacies of how we’re to live under it. Here are five books on the subject of grace, which actually offer some diversity of opinion…

The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll

The Grace Awakening calls all Christians to wake up and reject living in such legalistic, performance-oriented bondage. The God of the universe has given us an amazing, revolutionary gift of grace and freedom. This freedom and grace set us apart from every other religion on the face of the earth.

Grace for Godly Living: Allowing God’s Grace to Produce a Godly Life by Paul Chappell

‘Radical grace’ teaching has invaded the church! This new teaching on the grace of God gives the believer a ‘have it your way’ Christianity. It seems to say, ‘because of God’s grace, you can do what you want, how you want…you have the liberty in Christ.’

True grace from God’s Word is quite different! True grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and to live soberly and righteously. True grace will transform us into the image of Christ and compel us toward God and away from sin.

The funny thing is, Chappell’s book is essentially an argument with Swindoll’s (and other similar books) but I really like both perspectives.

Amazing Grace by James Montgomery Boice

A renowned theologian encourages believers to recover an appreciation for God’s grace in this practical, biblical presentation. Various themes on this doctrine are covered in a format ideal for group study.

Grace Gone Wild!: Getting a Grip on God’s Amazing Gift by Robert Jeffress

Grace has become a part of the basic vocabulary of every Christian. Unfortunately, many believers are abusing God’s amazing gift of grace. They have perverted God’s undeserved gift of forgiveness, making it a license for immorality, self-indulgence, and minimal involvement in God’s kingdom. In the process they are robbing themselves of the joy that comes from obedience to God.

In his provocative new book, pastor and author Dr. Robert Jeffress challenges you to gain a biblical understanding of grace, and reveals how “good grace” can protect your marriage, church, and relationships from confusion and even abuse.

Start experiencing the true freedom of living obediently in God’s good grace. Discover Grace Gone Wild!

All Of Grace (New Edition) by Charles Spurgeon

Bonus: Soon to Be Released…

Surprised by Grace: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels by Tullian Tchividjian.

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Now, I know that you might be asking the obvious: why would anyone have any particular bent toward llama-kicking? There’s a great lesson to be learned here… it’s better that some questions just remain unanswered. So without further delay, if you’re going to kick a llama in the neck…

(Insert great tagline here, like THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KICKING A LLAMA IN THE NECK)…

1. If you’re going to kick a llama in the neck, have a good reason. Nobody likes a person who would kick an innocent llama without cause or provocation. In fact, I’m fairly sure it’s illegal to begin with, so do check with your local authorities before trying this at home… or at that farm at the edge of town that has llamas.
2. Wear a good pair of running shoes. And I’m fairly certain you should be in decent shape. You do NOT want to pass out while running from an angry llama.
3. Do your research. Find out how fast llamas can run. One person on Yahoo Answers swears that Mexican llamas can run a 100-meter dash in 12.8 seconds and that a Brazillian one can do it in under 11! If you click the link, you’ll see that two people seemed to be arguing about it…
4. Watch for obstacles. In fact, you should probably plan your escape route in advance. Take note of barbed wire fences you’ll need to clear, sink holes (if you live in a karst topographical area), and cow patties… especially since you have a nice pair of running shoes on. Pay attention!
5. Notify someone of your whereabouts before you go, so that if anything should happen to you, a rescuer can be dispatched when you don’t make it back in time. Don’t tell them what you’ll be doing.
6. Do NOT hate the llama before kicking it. Recent legislation could make this even more of a crime than kicking a llama you don’t hate… assuming it’s against the law. Again, check with your local authorities.
7. Sort out the ethical dilemmas first. Will you kick a sleeping llama? An aged llama? A llama with three legs? These situations might seem safer, but we do have to approach something like llama-kicking on the moral high ground. Just… make it a fair fight!
8. Make sure both of your running shoes are tied… before kicking.
9. Choose the right conditions. Rain could soak the grass, making things slippery, so that when you kick, you’ll fall on your own neck. And then, you’ll be in the perfect position for a stressed out llama to kick you, even without cause or provocation. Llamas have their own ethics.
10. Should you complete the task, make a vow to never, never… never do it again. Kicking llamas is just plain wrong!

Next week… there are more than one ways to skin a cat! If you know more than one way… seek help, now!

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My Dad is in a hospital 500 miles from where I am. I’d like to be in his room in a chair next to him talking politics or theology – two of our favorite subjects. Better yet, I’d like him to be comfortably at home or back at work. I’m sure he’ll be fine, but I really don’t like the feeling of distance right now.

He currently has a staff infection in his blood stream that began in his right arm, which is so swollen he can’t even make a fist. His blood pressure also won’t come down even with medication. They’re saying he’ll probably be home in a few days, but they said that a few days ago.

You’d like my Dad. He’s one of the hardest workers I know. When he was a kid, he and his sister (my aunt Ann) had polio. He broke his left arm and they put it in a cast. When the cast came off, his arm was permanently atrophied. So all his life, he’s tied his shoes, made carburetors, mowed lawns, cut trees, built houses, and now works as an independent contractor… with basically one arm.

My Dad’s the kind of guy who could have qualified for disability long ago, but has refused. He has the ingenuity, work ethic, and desire to work… like the dickens (which is something he’d say). I got to work with him for a couple of years and wouldn’t trade that time for anything. He was the best man at my wedding and would do anything in the world for me, and for you too.

Maybe you could pray for him?

Update: Talked to my Dad on the phone a few minutes ago (8pm, Monday) and he’s feeling a little better. The really good news is they’ve pretty much ruled out MRSA, which is the staph that’s so hard to cure. They still can’t get his blood pressure down, but it’s not as dangerously high as when he went in. He seems to think it’s a matter of a couple of days of antibiotics. Thanks for everybody who has prayed for him!

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Now we’re studying Samson, one of the Bible’s wildest heroes. He messes up constantly. He takes a wife from the Philistines, touches a dead animal, sleeps with a prostitute, and gives away the secret of his power with God. Yet God chose him even before conception to “begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines.”

David lived a rough life too, and he was a man after God’s own heart. Peter put his foot in his mouth continually, but God chose him to be the lead Pastor of the first church of Jerusalem. God likes wild men.

Wild Men Have Tons of Potential for Impact, Good or Bad

Wild men sin terribly at times. They can wreck marriages, companies, churches, and nations when they’re not under submission to God. But when they are properly relating to God in obedience, wild men can shake the earth.

Real men fight. And sometimes we have to fight. We have to fight injustice. We have to fight demons. We fight ourselves. Wild men fight better than tame men.

Tame Men Settle

In chapter 15 of Judges, in verse 11, there’s a dialog that catches my attention. The men of Judah, who were acting like a bunch of wimps, ask Samson why he’s causing trouble with the Philistines… “Don’t you know that the Philistines are rulers over us? What is this that you have done to us?… We are come here to bind you that we might hand you over to the Philistines.” Wow. Selling out their brother and settling for slavery to the bullies rather than stand up to evil.

If you’re going to do what God wants done, you’re going to have to be wild at times, but in a way that recognizes an ultimate submission to God.

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I really don’t have to belabor the point of how morally confusing these times are, do I? We hear the news. We read the stats. And we know how tough it is to be growing up in this present culture. That’s how things were for Israel when Samson was born.

People know about Samson because the story of his relationship with Delilah, but we often miss that God used Samson in a tremendous way to begin to deliver the children of Israel from the seventh cycle of oppression talked about in the book of Judges. And it all started with some very courageous parents. (Note that they did make a tragic mistake later on, as all parents will, but Samson gave them a lot of gray hairs.)

We need courageous parents and families today, who will stare a difficult era in the face with boldness and determine to release a generation into this world that will truly make an impact.

SO WHAT DO COURAGEOUS PARENTS LOOK LIKE?

Courageous Parents Are Sensitive to God’s Leadership

In Samson’s parents, there is a willingness to grow, to learn, and to hear from God. They invite the presence of the angel of the Lord and even ask him to come back a second time. Then they sit eagerly at his feet and learn.

There are plenty of opinions about how parenting should be done today, but God’s still the wisest Father in existence and His Word offers more insight into courageous parenting than all the self-help books and family magazines in the world.

Courageous Parents Are Willing Worshippers

Manoah and his wife (I wish she were named) worshipped the Lord. I believe that this was another Christophany of the Old Testament (a time when Christ manifested Himself as an angel before His incarnation). With that in mind, the scene of the offering becomes all that much more significant. They were willing worshippers.

Parents, it takes tremendous courage to allow your kids, as well as co-workers, friends, etc. to see you visibly worshipping. But our kids need to see it. They need to hear about our faith, and know where we stand with the Almighty.

Courageous Parents Have High Standards and Expectations for Their Kids

We’re going to see in the next chapter (Judges 14) that Manoah and his wife made a mistake with their son (although the Bible points out that they knew not that it was “of the Lord”). But throughout Samson’s childhood, they managed to hold to some pretty high standards.

Samson was to be a Nazarite from birth, so his parents avoided drinking any wine or cutting his hair. These weren’t standards that everybody was required to hold, but God asked these parents to hold them up, so they did.

There’s a great lesson here – expect more from your kids than the surrounding culture. Never say, “Well that’s just how kids are… that’s just what kids do these days… boys will be boys… that’s just how kids dress… that’s just the music kids listen to anymore…” No! Communicate a higher expectation and set a higher standard. Don’t be angry or judgmental about it. Legalism will drive your kids to exhaustion and exasperation. Just say, “I expect more from you.”

Courageous Parents Remain Dependent Upon God’s Blessing

Here was a barren couple. They couldn’t have kids and God blessed them with a miraculous intervention to give them Samson. They had to wait for Him to do that. But I like the way the chapter ends. God blessed Samson.

We can’t have kids without God’s intervention and blessing, and we can’t raise kids without His blessing either. Remain dependent, for this is the path to courageous parenting!

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I don’t know if you’d call the wearing of many hats good or bad, or even new. My grandfather (one of my greatest heroes) was a carpenter, tool-and-die guy for Holly Carburetor, volunteer firefighter (chief, in fact), farmer, one-time store owner, Deacon, husband, Dad, and grandfather. He also fought in a war and tinkered with tractors. Like I said – one of my heroes.

What hats do I think I wear? Well, I’m first and foremost a believer and disciple of Jesus Christ. I’m also a husband, father, Pastor (and thereby a counselor, public speaker, chaplain, etc.), web designer, blogger and writer. I’m on a few boards and committees and I think I’m a decent cook when I’m in the mood. Oh… pet owner. It’s all good and fun. It mixes together at times. I find purpose in all of it.

My wife is a wife (of course), a Mom, a teacher (by trade), social worker (by education, experience, and credentials), occasional blogger, Sunday School teacher, Awana leader, ladies ministry leader and sometimes speaker, and she’s pregnant. I’m not sure how you label the “pregnant” hat, but it’s quite an important one. She’s also an all-around wonderful person to be around!

What about you? I’d like to get to know you by your hats. What hats do you wear? Don’t worry, you’re not bragging, you’re sharing because I’ve asked (feel free to throw in a link or two also)…

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I wonder how true that is of churches. A large (or growing) church was just a little church nobody killed.

I also wonder how true this is for churches to hear. The big, winning ideas about reaching your community were just the little ideas nobody squashed with such words as “we’ve never done it that way before,” or “I’m not sure we should waste money on outreach – doesn’t grow on trees, you know…” and other such nonsense.

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That’s why I’m so inspired by Thom Rainer’s post today on A Prayer to Finish Well. Here’s just an excerpt:

As the day draws closer when I meet You face to face,
May I be a man who was already drawing closer to You,
A man who eagerly anticipated that day,
And a man who left behind a legacy and not regrets.

Lord, strengthen me to finish well.

And then, and only then, can I say that my life was not lived in vain.

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And I say, furthermore, that of all the evidences of the real work of the Spirit, a habit of hearty private prayer is one of the most satisfactory that can be named. A man may preach from false motives. A man may write books and make fine speeches and seem diligent in good works, and yet be a Judas Iscariot. But a man seldom goes into his closet, and pours out his soul before God in secret, unless he is in earnest. The Lord himself has set his stamp on prayer as the best proof of a true conversion. When he sent Ananias to Saul in Damascus, he gave him no other evidence of his change of heart than this, “Behold, he prayeth” (Acts 9: 11).

Do you wish to find out whether you are a true Christian? Then rest assured that my question is of the very first importance — Do you pray?

You’ve got to read the whole article, then pray…

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