Hebrew Perfection

The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 Perfect – What is perfect?  We usually think of perfection in mathematical terms.  So perfect means without error.  100% correct.  No mistakes.  This Greek orientation leads to dilemmas for verses like Matthew…

Technical Updates

Well, the new year is bringing some changes.  First, through the generous donation of one reader, I have been able to purchase a new microphone which will now pick up questions from the audience.  So, you will notice better quality audios from now on. Secondly, Seesmic, the site that we used for all the web…

Do Something!

Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed against me, and get yourself a new heart and a new spirit for why will you die, O house of Israel.   Ezekiel 18:31 (translation – R. North TDOT) New – It’s a new year, at least according to the astrological calendar of the heavenly…

Leadership Lessons

I recently gave a short talk on leadership at Glad Tidings church in New York City. Here is the lecture for you to enjoy. [audio:https://skipmoen.com/audio/leadership-gladtidings.mp3] (To listen, hit the Play button above, or right-click here, select “Save as…” and download the file to your computer.)

Eternal Security

Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever. Psalm 125:1 Trust – Trusting YHWH doesn’t matter until it matters.  When life is consumed by the routine, we don’t think much about trust.  If we think of it at all, we think about the expectation of its…

Homo Religiosus

“Pray, then in this way:” Matthew 6:8 Pray – “Prayer is the deepest activity of the human spirit.  It satisfies the universal human yearning for direct contact with the Divine.  It is found in all religions in various forms, and corresponds to a religion’s understanding of God.  If God is the end . . ….

Triathlon

“Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require from you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and to keep the LORD’s commandments and His statutes which I…

Left in the Dark

“Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require from you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and to keep the LORD’s commandments and His statutes which I…