A Five Point Beverage

Now most of us have heard of TULIP, those five foundational beliefs (some would say, controversial) of the reformed wing,

Over at the Gospel Coalition they have come up with a new TULIP – BACON

A FIVE STRIP BACONIST

So up for a challenge I thought I would have go..  Here’s my take on the FIVE foundational beliefs……LAGER

FIVE POINT BEVERAGE

Lost people

Already provided for

Given everything by grace

Eternally saved

Resting in the finished work of the cross.

So there it is, the next time you are lost in praise and worship think Lager and let it refresh your soul.

Reflections of a night in Kiev.

They thrilled my heart,

Frustrated my soul

And played with all my hopes

I believed the myth,

Trusted the claims

And was swept along with the dreams.

I felt for Roy,

As the prize was lost

And the past repeated in cruel fashion.

But they did better than I expected.

Temptation

A large slice of sticky toffee cake

Custard doughnut

Fiery Dragon cheese on toast, with caramelized onions

Lemon meringue pie

Just another slice

Just one more

Just a little bit more

You deserve it

Go on

Treat yourself

Don’t miss out

Temptation!!

We all know what I’m talking about

We have all been there

We all know the feelings

The racing pulse

Thumping heart

Guilt

Pleasure

Anticipation

Expectation

 

And sometimes things are just too tempting

especially

If you’re an 8 year old and with a Nintendo DS and a great new game.

Now Dani is very good.
Every night, off to bed.
And straight to sleep.
But……
Last night..
Excitement.
New Game.
Just too much temptation.
Mum heard a noise from the bedroom.
‘Bang’.
‘Zing’.
An hour after putting her to bed.
There she was.
Sitting in bed.
Playing.
The Game.

Caught out
“I’m so sorry.” She said

With sad eyes
And she was.

Every day we are faced with temptations

Some big

Some small

Those moments when we can open a door

Which we should leave closed.

Letting God’s word fill our mind

Living from the fullness of our spirit

United with Christ

Enjoying his unmerited favor

Effortlessly keeps us secure

In God’s grace.

And when the inevitable temptation comes knocking at the door

Grace is there to help

Point us in the right direction

Into all God has provided for us.