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What’s Right? - 21 Nov 2007
Something that’s been bouncing around the space between my ears today.
“The ends justify the means.”
I’m having a problem with some things I used to support because I realize that someone can justify any action based on their own worldview or perspective. If you are convinced that your objective is the morally correct outcome (as our President […]
III. John Newton - The Full Corn In The Ear - 07 May 2007
“First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear” Mark 4:28
John Newton: “By way of distinction, I assigned to [the first state] the characteristic of desire, to [the second state] that of conflict. I can think of no single word more descriptive of the [third and final] state than contemplation.”
This […]
II. John Newton - Grace In The Ear - 29 Apr 2007
“First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear”. Mark 4:28
The second stage of growth for the Christian Newton compares to the ear of corn in its immature state. Like the corn, the Christian is still green. Many things can affect the growth of a green ear of corn. Birds, […]
I. John Newton - Grace in the Blade - 28 Apr 2007
I first posted this several weeks ago with the intention of continuing the theme for several posts. That intention was overcome by events, so I’ll give it another go.
“First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear” Mark 4:28
Ever go through one of those periods where everything you read or […]
Letting It Be - 24 Apr 2007
I can’t stand the thought of the wickedness in my own heart and mind.
But I can stand just having it there. I am oh-so adept at just letting it exist.
Dear Jesus, help me when I stop helping myself.
- Ethan