"Jesus said, 'Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.'" (Mark 6:31, NLT) Every Sunday, we should feel so loved that God blesses us with a day of rest. Sabbath Day is a part of the Creation Story, it's a part of the story of how we were created. The day…Read more Life Goals: Observe Sabbath
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A Baby Means Life Should Go On
"A baby is God's opinion that life should go on." Carl Sandberg I have never seen an ugly baby! And I have seen, held, and dedicated a lot of babies. A comedian once said all the babies he had seen were ugly and he wondered how people could love them. We were laughing while he…Read more A Baby Means Life Should Go On
Do Right. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly
Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington D.C. Our world is radically different than it was when Dr. King was living. A professor was asked what would President Lincoln say to forced busing. The professor replied, “Lincoln would have said, ‘What’s a bus?’” The world was radically different for Dr. King than it was when Lincoln made…Read more Do Right. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly
Run To Win
"Run to win." 1 Corinthians 9:24, Message The Bible encourages us to live life like an athlete running to win a race. In particular in this passage, Paul is referring to his efforts to build relationships with people. Paul was not content for success for sake of comfort, instead he had God's glory and our…Read more Run To Win
December 31, 2020 Reflections
Today I've spent reflecting on goals and reading my journal from this year. On December 31 a virus that you cannot see with the naked eye was not even a part of my thought life or prayer life. January 19, Coronavirus was still not a concern for us. However, that Sunday, I preached a message…Read more December 31, 2020 Reflections
It’s Still the Season for Giving Thanks
Of course, I know it’s Advent. Monday through Friday Becky and I are sharing Daily Prayer Updates about the anticipation and hopes of Christ’s birth. Yet, the words of Mary are in my heart today. “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!” Luke 1:46-47 Joy expresses gratitude.…Read more It’s Still the Season for Giving Thanks
Thankful for Friends
Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. We have promised by the Lord that we will be friends.” 1 Samuel 20:42 (NCV) My heart is full of gratitude for the friends God has blessed me with through the years. Men and women with whom it’s a joy to be with. We may be just having…Read more Thankful for Friends
400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Compact
It was simple, brief, and powerful document that bound the Pilgrims to live together under the rule of law, by self government, submitted to God under the authority of the Crown. It was the document that inspired our Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution. It's also interesting that the Compact united the Separatists and…Read more 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Compact
14 Days of Thanksgiving
It's no secret that my favorite holiday of the year is Thanksgiving Day. It is a day uniquely associated in my thinking of what it means to be an American. We give thanks to God for his providence, provision, and protection for this past year. Not all Americans will give thanks to God but most…Read more 14 Days of Thanksgiving
When I Dream and Think, I Pray!
“When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,” (Ephesians 3:14, NLT) Each day I set aside time to think and dream. It's the most productive time of my day. I dream, search the scriptures, and do my my best to pray according to God's will and promises.…Read more When I Dream and Think, I Pray!
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