Everyday Life

The New Human Being

May 6, 2020 by Peter Dubbelman 3 Comments

Love is selfless, unconditional, and voluntary kindness that desires the good of the beloved. “God is love”! To love others like God loves us is to mature into the new human being we are created to be in Christ. The heart of a mom often exemplifies this heart of God. Read More »

Conversion by Submersion

February 24, 2017 by Peter Dubbelman 2 Comments

When we enter the Bible’s world and allow our soul to soak in its stories and rhythms. When we do this day-by-day and year-after-year. When we do so prayerfully and meditatively, as we encounter life’s blessings and challenges. When we do this to encounter the LORD, bask in his presence, and gain his perspective, well then, over time, this process feeds us, changes us towards Goodness, and fills us with new creation life. And, we “grow up”! Read More »

Unsatisfied and Restless?

February 27, 2016 by Peter Dubbelman 4 Comments

There are many good, caring people, where I live, who at their own expense help others; however, I’ve also seen my share of those who aren’t satisfied until they have what they want, even if it comes at the expense of themselves or others. This latter predisposition is at the heart of all sin and exemplified by Adam and Eve. The LORD knows how destructive this tendency can be and graciously and consistently cautions us against them and promises us a way out through Christ. Read More »

How Can This Be?

February 5, 2016 by Peter Dubbelman 2 Comments

How can this be that the God of truth has never brought against me a false or conclusively damaging testimony? Even when my Counselor reveals a deficiency in my life, it’s done with such love, hope … and the ability for change. WOW! How, why … and to what end does he cover me so? How can this be? Read More »

Recovering What Is Stolen!

January 23, 2016 by Peter Dubbelman 2 Comments

“Am I the Devil’s accomplice, at times? The immediate, defensive answer is, “Of course not!” But then I start thinking: Do I steal a person’s reputation by what I say? Do I rob worth and freedom from those around me by my forcefulness? Do I render an “honest day’s work and pay” to my co-laborers? Do I take God’s glory, through my boasting? Or am I, instead, part of Jesus’ commissioned followers Read More »