Known By Love?
What’s the hardest thing about being a disciple of Jesus? Love. Jesus said, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By...
Christian Spirituality
The Punches Hurt
I recently attended a Conference that didn’t hold back the punches. We church workers were hit with realities of the coming years… and the punches hurt. The statistics showed that 80% of next generations...
Go quickly and tell
“Go quickly and tell.” Matthew 28:7 On that first resurrection day the angel at the tomb delivered the most important message anyone can ever hear: “He is not here; for He is risen.” Death...
Because I’m Not Perfect
Visiting with new people to our church is the favorite part of my job. I love getting to know them and hearing their “story”. No two stories are the same but a few themes...
Faithfulness
“The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.” (Psalm 145:13) Faithfulness is God’s dependability in action. All the time God is allegiant, dedicated, devoted, loyal, loving and...
All Saints and Thanksgiving Day
Following is a poem about people sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table. For many years I had it tacked to my bulletin board. Each time I read it I think of Thanksgiving dinners enjoyed...
