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…

Get ‘Er Done

Philippians 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. My students gave their “Why I’m a Christian” speeches last week. FUN….I’m a Christian because it’s fun (aside from the dying daily and taking up Continue Reading…

Fragile Hearts

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Another Valentine’s Day just 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…

Hey Mr. Tambourine Man

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Between his two tours of duty in Vietnam, my husband lived on the naval base at Oxnard, California. He still vividly remembers the Continue Reading…