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Jul 12, 2010 by Bruce Demarest | 0 Comments
This Independence Day I curled up with an informative book, Faith and the Presidency, that explores in depth the faith commitment of a dozen of our nation’s presidents. I was impressed by the fact that not a few of our national leaders worshiped God, read the Bible, prayed and believed the ... [More]
Mar 22, 2010 by Bruce Demarest | 0 Comments
Solitude and silence, rather than hyperactivity and noise, are two necessary practices for spiritual life. The psalmist wrote, “I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me” (Psa. 131:2; cf. Zech. 2:13). A ... [More]
Mar 01, 2010 by Bruce Demarest | 0 Comments
We often equate prayer with bearing up our and others’ needs and requests to God. But prayer that feeds the soul and that brings about positive results is a much richer reality. Since God knows our needs, there is truth in Reformer John Calvin’s acknowledgment that “God ordained ... [More]
Jan 25, 2010 by Bruce Demarest | 0 Comments
Psalm 63 records David's experience in the wilderness as he fled from Absalom's pursuing army. David who ruled from a throne now was on the run. In lieu of the royal palace he had only a cave for shelter and a rock for a pillow. Hunted down like an animal, his life was at grave risk.
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Dec 21, 2009 by Bruce Demarest | 0 Comments
While traveling for business or pleasure we are careful to bring along what is needed for the journey. So it is with the spiritual journey to our heavenly home. While God faithfully does His part, so we must do our part (see Phil. 2:12-13; 2 Peter 1:3-8). As Augustine put it, “Without God we ... [More]