What Happened?

2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. [NIV] Fully committed. The king of Judah started well. Asa removed all the pagan idols from the land and repaired the altar of the Lord. He even deposed his grandmother Continue Reading…

Do You Love Me?

John 21:15-17 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”  He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to Continue Reading…

Juror Number 330

Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. Nothing could stifle my enthusiasm for Monday morning. Even when I woke up the night before with leg cramps so excruciating that they caused me to faint and subsequently vomit. Even though it was the weekend to “spring forward” (what a misnomer) Continue Reading…

Huggets From Heaven

Philippians 2:4  Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. All last year, an old friend sent us monthly letters of encouragement. Each letter focused on a particular aspect of our lives he has grown to appreciate over the years. He Continue Reading…

Takes More Than Openness

1 Corinthians 14:1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.    Do you believe God wants to use us to impact the world? Doesn’t it make sense that God would give his people tools to accomplish that? Even supernatural tools. I imagine you’re like me. Concern about a situation drives your desire Continue Reading…