We all love to have someone tell us, “Hey, great job. I appreciate you.” And if several people tell us we are doing something right, that’s even better.
God loves the... Read More »
It was a Sunday afternoon several years ago. The whole family was gathered around the table for dinner. Our 4-year-old son Stevie led off our pre-meal prayer: “Dear heavenly... Read More »
Whenever I see the ocean (which is not often enough), I am awed by its sheer volume and beauty and power. Great ships loaded with oil or food or merchandise make long journeys across... Read More »
Eutychus was probably not the first person to fall asleep listening to a preacher in a church meeting (Acts 20:9), and he certainly won’t be the last. Part of the blame can lie... Read More »
The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir were presenting their annual Christmas concert. Near the conclusion, they were joined by the 4,000 members of the audience in... Read More »
How could we forget? How could we be so much like Job? How could we fail to be awestruck by God’s majesty?
Yet sometimes we do forget. And like Job, we need to hear anew the... Read More »
A little boy named Philip was walking down the street of a small Pennsylvania town when he heard a sound that had never before reached his ears. It was that of a piano. Ten-year-old... Read More »
I’m trying. I really am. I’m trying to enjoy my teenage son’s musical tastes. Steve’s preferred style of worship music is different from what I would choose,... Read More »
Some Bible scholars believe that Philippians 2:6-11 may have been part of an early Christian hymn. Believers praised the Son of God because He “made Himself of no... Read More »
Many churches celebrate what is known as Trinity Sunday. Someone might say, “Who cares? With all the practical, everyday problems we face, why talk about such a complicated... Read More »