Posts by Damon J. Gray
The Bondage and The Freedom
I have often pondered the will of God for me, and/or for my life. I pondered whether there is a specific will, as in buy that house, marry that woman, take that job, or if God’s will is more general … wherever you live, whomever you marry, whatever you do, live in this way. Perhaps…
Read MoreFervent Prayer
Profoundly godly men and women have existed throughout history, and exist even today. We read rosters of names like those in Hebrews chapter eleven, that great “roll call of faith” and marvel at those who have gone before us. Even among the notable biblical history-makers, there are names that stand out, and even among those…
Read MoreTrying to Help God
She replied, “Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest but will settle the matter today.”– Ruth 3:18, ESV The instruction above was delivered to Ruth by Naomi with reference to Boaz, Ruth’s kinsman redeemer. Ruth’s husband had passed, and Boaz was looked to as one…
Read MoreThe Wolf
Alignment of the Apostles Most of you have likely picked up on my recent obsession with the book of Jude. If it has been a while since you last read Jude, I encourage you to do so now, and as you read, compare what Jude is saying to what you see in western society today.…
Read MoreYour Life in Christ is the Build and the Building
Some of you know that my “day job” is working in IT, more specifically, software development. At various points, a software developer will want to test what they have coded up to be certain it is behaving as desired and not producing any negative side effects. To do so, the developer must execute what is…
Read MoreWhy Charity?
The Love Chapter Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant– 1 Corinthians 13:4, ESV Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,– 1 Corinthians 13:4, KJV For most of you, I could say, “the love chapter” and your…
Read MoreAsking God for One Thing
God is not a genie in a bottle that we rub to get three wishes. Neither is God a vending machine into which we deposit money and press buttons to get what we want. It bothers me to see people treat God this way. I suspect it bothers God as well. But if there were…
Read MoreWhat Do These Stones Mean?
I attended the funeral of a dear sister in Christ this past Saturday. Such gatherings are a mixed bag of emotion for believers. We grieved the loss, yet celebrated her victory. It is particularly difficult for her husband, also a dear friend. He has suffered an astounding loss, yet celebrates her being in the presence…
Read MoreAlarms and Dreamers
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.– Jude 1:8, KJV A couple of weeks back we were in Jude, looking at Cain, Balaam, and Korah. This week I felt a strong urge to return to Jude. It is such a short letter, but one rich with nuggets…
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