Romans 3:23 says that, … all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. As his people, His children, we’re called to be like Jesus. We’re commanded to love just like he does (John 13:34-35). That’s a tall order. It’s easy to feel less-than-qualified, what with all our faults and bad choices, both intentional and unintentional. In fact, it’s easy…
As I’m writing this, Margie is busy packing for our trip to Salt Lake City (notice how I got out of the packing…). We are meeting all of our children and grandchildren there to spend a few days skiing, snowmobiling, and family time. I was reminded by Margie (and many, many others), that whenever I get involved in an activity, I usually…
We just finished a series on The Church that Jesus Built. We looked at the differences in the mindset of the modern church in light of what Jesus said the church should be. My prayer is that we grew as the body of Christ during this study. I believe the way we view the Church will determine what we get from the…
I don’t know about you, but I’m excited about the New Year! So, I have a question for you. How’s your vision? I know we all wish we could answer that it’s 20/20, however, many of us need glasses or contacts to get us to that point. Well, this year is 2020! I know it’s not quite the same as physical vision,…
Wearily she sat upon the donkey, Would this journey never end? Many questions filled her mind As they headed to the town of Bethlehem Ever since the angel’s visit, Her life had been a tangled mess. Whispers challenging her honor, Brought confusion and hurtful stress. But the ones who really mattered Believed the heavenly angel’s words, Now her time was growing closer,…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… For me, Christmas is one of the best times of the year. I love getting together with family and eating, and swapping gifts and eating, and driving around at night looking at lights and eating… well, you get the idea. We all have things that we do this time of year but if you’re…
This week in our advent devotionals we are talking about hope and joy. As I was praying this morning, I thought about how God is in the business of unexpected victories. When it looks like everything is completely hopeless and out of control, those are the moments God gets to show us who he really is. After Malachi (the last book in…
During the holidays with advertisements for presents, toys, food, and everything else under the sun, if we aren’t careful we’ll miss the very heart of Christmas. I remember the first Christmas my family and I spent at the seminary in New Orleans. We met a wonderful couple named Dave and Darlene Gore. They really made an impression on me, especially Darlene. Every…
And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? Matthew 6:27 Oh, no! Something’s coming. What now?? Doesn’t it always feel like something is causing us worry and concern? Maybe it’s financial or work-related or health-related or something bad or the 3point website is messed up again! And so, we become anxious and our…
At this time of the year, when our thoughts wander back to family get togethers, we remember that the food was delicious, and that we had the opportunity to catch up with the activities of out of town relatives over pumpkin pie and coffee. To be honest even though I was raised in a wonderful Christian home, we never discussed what we…