The year is not over, but it is obvious that this has been a troubled year thus far. We have watched inflation rates rise steadily along with the price of everything else. We have witnessed war in Ukraine. We have seen mobs in action. We have been shocked as hatred spilled over in the Middle … Continue reading What Do You Do When the World Is a Mess?
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Yes-Yes-No-No
We regularly hear promises made that are never kept. “If elected, I will do this or that.” “We stand by our merchandise.” “I will help you do it.” “I am going to get my life in order.” “Till death do us part.” “I will pay you back.” “I am going to get my family back … Continue reading Yes-Yes-No-No
I Didn’t Expect That!
What do you do when you did not know what you would face? I did not know that I would crash my bike. I did not know that my father would have Alzheimer’s. I did not know that Covid was coming. I did not know that the economy would be like a rollercoaster. I have … Continue reading I Didn’t Expect That!
Independence Day Celebrated
Another Independence Day has come and gone (just barely). How did you celebrate? What did you do? What went through your mind? Fireworks, grills at full blast, red-white-&-blue decorations displayed – we know how to throw a party. But is that all there is? As a child, I enjoyed the 4th of July parades that … Continue reading Independence Day Celebrated
The Thankful Challenge
My salvation. My relationship with God. My wife. My children. My family. Ministering for God. You. I am thankful. I am grateful. I am overwhelmed at how good God is to me. What about you? For what and for whom are you thankful? We live in a world that seems to forget how important gratitude … Continue reading The Thankful Challenge
I Don’t Want a Fake Thanksgiving
You get to sleep in a little. There are great parades on TV this morning (and we even know some people in them). Some of the greatest football rivalries face off later. The sales begin in a few hours. Family is gathering. And the food - oh, the food! But is that really Thanksgiving? What … Continue reading I Don’t Want a Fake Thanksgiving
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 5)
First, for those who followed the previous entries - my apologies. This final post was supposed to be published months ago, but it was saved instead of published. Oops. Here is the post... While I was in Uganda, I had the blessing and opportunity to spend one day ministering in several mountain villages (like Arapi, … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 5)
By the Creator
Summer is definitely upon us. And that got me thinking about something I recently read about. It isn’t uncommon to see butterflies migrating in late summer. Some people get to see hundreds of them (at one time) clinging to tree limbs as they rest on their journey. Some scientists reported … Continue reading By the Creator
Too Busy Fishing?
Hudson Taylor was a missionary to China for over 50 years. Today he is seen as an incredibly effective soul-winner and church-planter. One day he was traveling on a boat from Shanghai to Ningpo. He had been witnessing to a man named Peter who rejected the Gospel but was under deep conviction. In the … Continue reading Too Busy Fishing?
A Christmas Version of 1 Corinthians 13
Author Sharon Jaynes may help us consider Christmas in a different light. Consider her writing: “1 Corinthians 13: A Christmas Version” If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the … Continue reading A Christmas Version of 1 Corinthians 13
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