As the Heart Goes

September 26, 2021
About a century ago, a man named Henry H. Halley brought out his Bible Handbook: An Abbreviated Bible Commentary.  In his comments about what I just read from Mark, Halley…

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…
          “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.  Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God” (4:7).  Everyone who loves.  Well, then.  If someone…

Listen

April 2, 2021
          Jesus allows himself to be bound—the one bound by nothing.  In his binding we are being set free.  You were bound; maybe you remember.  We can feel as if…

Teaching for Life

March 7, 2021
          The psalms offer great encouragement and wise words of caution.  The psalms give voice to our feelings of joy and sorrow; they are heartfelt prayers, helping us to cultivate…

Light in the Darkness

February 14, 2021
          The power of darkness is fear.  There is fear in the darkness, fear of the dark.  Children want the nightlight.  I’m liking the flashlight on my cell phone.  There…

The Way of Comfort

December 6, 2020
          Though it was not a Sunday and the church was not open, the grieving widow called the pastor, asking if he would open the church for her.  She needed…

Forgive to Live

September 13, 2020
          “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive others…