Living in Mystery with Wisdom and Hope

Part three of Dr. Larry Crabb’s “The Story Everyone Needs to Hear” at the back of his book, “66 Love Letters,” is titled “Living in Mystery with Wisdom and Hope,” and covers love letters 18 to 22, Job-Song of Songs:

 

The Story Everyone Needs to Hear: Esther

Do you view the Holy Bible as God’s Love Letters to you? Dr. Larry Crabb helps us see it that way in his book, “66 Love Letters,” which includes the Bible in 66 paragraphs called, “The Story Everyone Needs to Hear.”

Esther-(No One, No One, can thwart My Plan)” Even when you wander far away from your home in Me, I’ll be working behind the scenes to bring you back. There’ll be plenty of opposition, plenty that will go wrong, whether you’re in the far country or living in My community. But no one can thwart My plan, no one. You’re on the winning side.”

 

 

Eric Metaxas’ Message Worth Hearing

At the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 2nd, Eric Metaxas, best-selling author of the book, “Bonhoeffer,” delivered a keeper of a message, wonderfully mixing humor and truth. We aired the bulk of it on Fri.’s FP.  You’ve got to watch it. You can find his message here 35 minutes into the video of the entire breakfast. Pres. Obama and the First Lady were on hand for Metaxas’ message, which preceded the President’s own talk that day.

Why Didn’t She Run?

Sarah Palin wowed’em with her speech Sat. night in D.C. wrapping up the Conservative Political Action Conference. After watching it Sunday afternoon I had to wonder, ‘Why didn’t she run for President?’ She  almost certainly would’ve won Iowa–and probably South Carolina–and I think right now would be on her way to winning the GOP nomination.

The Story Everyone Needs to Hear: Ezra, Nehemiah

Here’s  more from Dr. Larry Crabb’s “66 Love Letters”:

EZRA: “I am here: I will make you Holy and Whole; “Through My Son and My Spirit, I am always with you. Though often unfelt and unrecognized, We are doing whatever it takes to make you whole and holy. That was my promise at the outset of this story. I aim to keep it. I will have you at My party.”

NEHEMIAH: “Remember, Small Obedience is a Great Work; Expect setbacks, big ones, in you, in your family and friends, and in your church. But keep taking small steps even when they seem to accomplish nothing. If it comes out of your love for Me, the smallest act of faithfulness and sacrifice is a great work. I see it. I will not forget it. I will use it. You matter to Me and to My plan.”

The Story: 1&2 Kings;1&2 Chronicles

Here’s more from “The Story Everyone Needs to Hear”(the Bible in 66 paragraphs) found as an epilogue in Dr. Larry Crabb’s book, “66 Love Letters”:

Prez to Announce Compromise(w/ himself) Over Contraceptive Rule for Religious Institutions

The Wash. Post today is reporting “President Obama will announce a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women.” We’re seeing a trend here of weeklong firestorms leading to backtracking. Last week it was Komen. Today, it looks like it’ll be the President, recognizing that even loyal Leftist supporters like Chris Matthews and E.J. Dionne have been critical of the Obama Admin.’s trampling of religious freedom in this case.

Healing the Hurts of Your Past: Overcoming the Pain of Shame

Remy Diederich joined me for the full hour on Thursday’s FP discussing his book, “Healing the Hurts of Your Past: A Guide to Overcoming the Pain of Shame.” Check out his blog to learn more.

Woman Gives Birth to China’s Biggest Baby

A week or so ago we reported here about a woman in Iowa who gave birth to a baby boy weighing in in excess of 13 pounds. Now, take a look at Chun Chun, said to be the biggest baby born in China, at 15 pounds, five ounces.

Free On-line Constitution Course

With the Obama Administration increasingly choosing to run roughshod over the Constitution, there’s no better time than now to bone up on your knowledge of our U.S. Constitution. Let’s carve out some time to take advantage of Hillsdale College’s upcoming FREE on-line course on the history and meaning of our Constitution.