Dumb Idols - Spiritual Thoughts of Daniel J. Clausen

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?  To name any fear a man may have, he may as well just assert that he has a fear of  death.  Either the stated fear directly leads to death, or else, the fear pales in comparison to death itself. It is the most natural of torments: the striving to be alive at all costs. What man would not admit a moment of hesitation when peering over the void? Who would deny the paralysis that comes from envisioning all fade to black before our eyes? Now, before we are consumed by such thoughts, let me bring light to that darkness by proclaiming what has been done:  "As the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death, he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them, who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." - Hebrews 2:14-15 This passage tells us something:  First, most ...

"Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?"  I don't use the word "miracle" lightly. Discover God's faithfulness in every step of this story. Our daughter Ariel was born at home Nov. 29, 2012. She was 12 lbs. 15 oz.  We had a planned home birth with two midwives, my pastor's faithful wife, and my mother-in-law. Her name means "Lioness of God." I want to tell this story to extol the great glory that belongs to our God through the name of Jesus Christ.  I don't have any great interest in just "sharing" our experience. All glory, honor, power and strength belongs to God. The Lord is faithful, and speaks to us in diverse ways and manners. Through prayer, through His Word, His people, and prophecy. There is a daily prophetic word that we pay attention to, namely because it has been so clear, directive, timely and accurate, I have read it often over the past seven years...