God did not isolate himself from the world. Instead he plunged right into our world as one of us with a supreme love for us. He did not like the world or the mess we had made of it. We were marred by sin and we have marred one another and the planet we live…Read more Why Bother with Evangelism?
Rereading a Good Book, Evangelism by Michael Green
C.S. Lewis said, "I can't imagine a man enjoying a book and reading it only once." Evangelism by Michael Green is such a book for me. I first read it in the early 1990's and was taken by Green's love for God, the Church, and seekers. I keep returning to read it, sometimes just to…Read more Rereading a Good Book, Evangelism by Michael Green
The Power of Forgiveness by Cal Thomas
I've always benefited from Cal Thomas' commentary. His column about Isaac Hill, the president of the Black Student Association forgiving the students who participated in the hate filled sing along at the University of Oklahoma. Please take a couple of minutes and read the column. You'll think about it for a long time. http://goo.gl/bNhorw Peace!
A Thousand Generations
"I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands." Exodus 20:6, NLTKeeping God's commands are not troublesome. They are the words of life given to bless, protect, guide and prosper us. Imagine the blessings from generation to generation of your descendents who trust Christ for salvation and build…Read more A Thousand Generations
Encouraging Your Spouse
"Encourage each other and strengthen one another..." (1 Thessalonians 5:11, GW) My wife's confidence, trust and encouragement mean more to me than anyone else in the world. She is a brilliant and talented leader with capabilities and insight that penetrates to the heart of an issue. People seek her out for counsel and encouragement. Often, I…Read more Encouraging Your Spouse
Strengthening Your Marriage
God changes us in ways that strengthens our marriages as we yield to His work in us. The very character qualities that God produces within us is what our marriages thrive on. His grace brings new life, joy, strength, compassion, and the beauty of holiness into our marriages. He changes our selfishness to servanthood, our…Read more Strengthening Your Marriage
This Message Applies to Us!
"This message applies to us." It's a note brought to me, Monday when the sanctuary was being cleaned. That note brought a smile to my face, especially when it was found where our students sit. While praying and writing their faces were in my thoughts, so yes, it was about God's wisdom for them in particular. It's…Read more This Message Applies to Us!
Sustainable Stewardship
“Let your manner of life be without love of money, being satisfied with your present circumstances. For He himself has said, and the statement is on record, I will not, I will not cease to sustain and uphold you. I will not, I will not, I will not let you down. So that, being of…Read more Sustainable Stewardship
IKEA Apple Parody
Reading my son's twitter feed, I watched this video and laughed all the way through! I like and use Apple products but this parody by IKEA is funny. It also reminds me of why I am analog/digital. I am so grateful for my books, real ones, that I hold in my hand. More about books…Read more IKEA Apple Parody
Still Celebrating the Good News of Christmas!
Christians continue to celebrate Christmas beyond December 25. We have anticipating the coming of our Lord during the days of Advent and now we continue to wonder and celebrate what it means for our Lord Jesus Christ to have come into our world as a human being. Think of what this means to each of us. God…Read more Still Celebrating the Good News of Christmas!
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