I've enjoyed reading the Bible using a reading plan designed by R. M. M'Cheyne, with a large group of friends daily this year. Monday through Friday, I write a brief devotional thought on one of the chapters for that day.  Hopefully, I am continuing a godly tradition that M'Cheyne began and other pastors have used…Read more Reading the Bible with Friends Using Email

From Alexander Whyte, Lord Teach Us to Pray “And, then, He has appointed special times, and special places, and special circumstances, and special accompaniments of prayer: at which times, in which places, and amid which accompaniments and circumstances He will be specially present, and will in an especial manner set Himself before you.  Seize those golden,…Read more Lord Teach Us to Pray

This past weekend Becky and I enjoyed meeting and making new friends at the Reconnect Marriage Retreat at the Detroit Airport Marriott Hotel. Pastor Jeremy and Julie Gyorke invited us to speak about avoiding broken relationships and restoring those that were broken. It was a wonderful weekend. Friday evening I spoke about How to Keep…Read more Reconnect Marriage Retreat

In an interesting survey from Gallup, U.S. Youth Say They Will Be Better Off Than Their Parents.  The influence of our conversations, our church, news and entertainment we choose to allow in our home shapes the perceptions of our children for the future.  Our faith in Christ and the triumph of the Kingdom of God gives…Read more U.S. Youth Say They Will Be Better Off Than Their Parents

Listening to the Messiah by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. I want to jump up, clap and say "Bravo! Bravo! Come Quickly Lord Jesus!"

“Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people.” (Ecclesiastes 8:14, Message and NCV) Yesterday, I reflected on the longing Advent was creating in me for Christ’s second coming.  The very presence of evil in this beautiful world…Read more Advent: Praying for the Families of Newtown, Connecticut

"God's grace that can save everyone has come." Titus 2:11b, NCV In my Bible that verse is outlined in yellow and shaded in blue to remind me when Christ came grace appeared!  Evil is defeated.  Christ's birth means that everyone can be saved.  In due time the earth will be saved and restored.  Nature knows…Read more Advent: Grace Comes

We always look forward to having our staff over for Christmas dinner.  Here we are relaxing after a huge lunch today.  Becky, once again prepared a wonderful and delicious meal.  Pastor AJ, grilled the beef for us.  You know that you are with good company when you are able to just sit and enjoy one…Read more Christmas Lunch at the Clantons