In God’s Abundance

September 4, 2022
Jesus sent the apostles out with authority to cast out demons and to heal.  Oh, how we’d love some healing, just now.  Can you feel the need for it, out…

Foundation and Pillars

August 7, 2022
Those ancient builders in Greece and Rome really knew what they were doing.  No, the roofs are no longer there, but the foundations remain, and many pillars.  Lots and lots…

The Worst of Sinners

July 3, 2022
The Word of God stands, complete.  We don’t quite know what to do with it, though.  We know the Old Testament is part of the Bible.  We don’t quite know…
The number one reason for a decline in evangelism in the churches is the sum of all the others: resistant theological systems, changing culture, fear of offending, accepting the notion,…

Where the Cost Is

April 3, 2022
Generosity and greed.  We see both, here.  We know which reflects Christ, which is worthy of the name of Christ.  We love generosity and strive to be generous.  It comes…

Come with Weeping

January 2, 2022
Hosanna!  Lord, save us, please!  That’s what hosanna means: save us!  Make your praises heard, and pray that God would save His remnant (31:7).  Did you notice the order of…

All for You

November 7, 2021
If you were to take everything in your bank account right now and give it to God, how would you survive the rest of the day, let alone the rest…

Jesus Is Blessing

October 3, 2021
Just before what I read, the Pharisees, hoping somehow to trap Jesus, bring up the matter of divorce.  Because he’s asked, Jesus gives his teaching.  Divorce has been around almost…

God’s Great Purpose

August 1, 2021
Ever hear of the Wheel of Fate?  Does it turn on the same axle as the Wheel of Fortune?  I’d like to buy an IOU.  Fate, Fortune—something out of our…
          Some young people leave home and never look back.  Once you leave, you can’t go back because home isn’t there anymore.  My family and I…