Posted in Faith, Missional, Poetry, Worship on Sep 17th, 2007
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” (Isaiah 52:7 ESV) How beautiful on the mountain are the feet Of those who proclaim the gospel of peace, Who bring [...]
This is part three of an entry in My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers from September 12th. “Ye know not what ye ask.” Matthew 20:22 There are times in spiritual life when there is confusion, and it is no way out to say that there ought not to be confusion. It is not [...]
This is a continuation of the September 12th entry in My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers. Mr. Chambers knew what it meant to press into the heart of God. “Ye know not what ye ask.” Matthew 20:22 There are times in spiritual life when there is confusion, and it is no way out to [...]
Yesterday’s entry in My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers struck a chord with me. So I will be posting it in three sections. Mr. Chambers knew what it meant to press into the heart of God. “Ye know not what ye ask.” Matthew 20:22 There are times in spiritual life when there is [...]
Bound up in layers of flesh, Robes of my self-righteousness, Unable to see How you view me, Right thru to my nakedness. So in your mercy unwind This clothing that chokes and binds, Ever keeping me From being free And knowing your heart and mind. I must confess, I am afraid, [...]
Posted in Faith, Missional, Poetry, Religion on Sep 11th, 2007
Do I see the ones who Jesus noticed? The outcasts with their hands outstretched, With hurt in their eyes and scars on their wrists, Scars from wounds more than knives have etched. They don’t care about my creed Written in ink on paper. They share my desperate need For a slain and risen Savior. [...]
Posted in Life on Sep 10th, 2007
My lil’ bro and sister-in-law, Tim and Jen, just had their first…a son. Here’s the link: http://jenbutjen.blogspot.com/2007/09/welcome-to-world-ryan-justus-manthey.html
Have you ever been caught in a rip-tide? I’ve never been until this weekend. Michelle and I were at the beach. I went for a walk looking for some nice shells for her. At one point, I decided to go into the ocean. I waded out and dove under some incoming waves. As I got [...]
Posted in Life on Sep 7th, 2007
Due to some family issues that came up in July, Michelle had to be out of town. So we were unable to do anything on our first anniversary. Now we have the chance to get away. This afternoon, we will be heading down to Ocean City, NJ to a bed and breakfast, and we’ll be coming [...]
Life is good. I have an amazing wife who I dearly love and who loves me. We both have amazing families that love us. We are surrounded by friends who really care about us. We are part of a body that places a whole lot of value on the Word, on community and on intercessory prayer. [...]