THE BIBLE MENTIONS God’s favor many times in the Old Testament, and it’s easy to see that it is good, even vital, to receive God’s… Continue reading
“NO TEMPTATION HAS overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability,… Continue reading
“PASSING ALONGSIDE THE Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.… Continue reading
“DO SOMETHING! DO something!” Such was the cry of several protesters following the recent mass shootings in Dayton and
El Paso. They wanted more than… Continue reading
ON A WARM summer night, I sometimes enjoy lying on back on my freshly mowed lawn and gazing into the stars. There aren’t many street… Continue reading
IMAGINATION. CHILDREN USUALLY have very good imaginations. Adults? Not so much. As we grow older, we often become ensnared by observable, comprehendible, explainable facts. Reason… Continue reading
I’VE BEEN FORTUNATE to visit Ukraine a few times, and one of the distinctive characteristics of that country is beautiful, intricate embroidery. It can be… Continue reading
THE FADED BLACK and white photograph is
a little older than 60
years. We’re standing in the front yard smiling. My big brother and I… Continue reading
I WAS GIVEN a blank piece of paper and a pen. My friend was given a paper with a picture on it that I was… Continue reading
I RECENTLY READ that English is the only language where “I” is capitalized no matter where it appears in a sentence. A quick search seems… Continue reading
SOMETIMES BEING “CAUGHT in the middle” is an awkward, uncomfortable position. But today, on this particular Friday, we’re in a great position. We’re caught in… Continue reading
THANKSGIVING IS A great holiday. But today is the day after Thanksgiving. Now what? Wait another year until we’re thankful again? Of course not. We… Continue reading
I SEND PEOPLE in my congregation birthday and anniversary cards. Most cards are too feminine, so I make my own. I’m guessing the people who… Continue reading
I OFTEN HAVE a yellow highlighter in my hand when I read. Sometimes I use it. But sometimes the indwelling Holy Spirit highlights things as… Continue reading
WHEN I’M READING a book and discover a profound sentence or thought, I mark the page number and a word or two on the front… Continue reading
MORE THAN ONCE I’ve heard people criticize Christianity because there are so many different Christian denominations. On the other hand, I’ve never heard anyone criticize… Continue reading
“AND LET US consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some… Continue reading
