HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS

Text: Acts 27:1–28:10

Introduction: The movie Titanic broke box office records, as moviegoers seemed fascinated with a... Read More »
A Hymn to God the Father

A Hymn to God the Father

Wilt Thou forgive that sin where I begun,
  Which was my sin, though it were done before?
Wilt Thou forgive that sin through which I run,
  And do run... Read More »
Deformed

Deformed

Odd, this twisted form
    should be the work of God.
God, who makes, without mistakes,
    the happy norm, the status quo—
The usual—made... Read More »
“Leadership Is Influence” (Part Three)

“Leadership Is Influence” (Part Three)

This week, we want to explore the reach of Paul’s leadership—even while in prison. Monday we saw his influence on the imperial guard, and yesterday we considered his influence... Read More »

Isaiah 61:10

I delight greatly in the LORD;
       my soul rejoices in my God.
       For he has clothed me with garments of salvation
       and arrayed... Read More »
“Leadership Is Influence” (Part Two)

“Leadership Is Influence” (Part Two)

This week, we want to explore the reach of Paul’s leadership—even while in prison. Monday we saw his influence on the imperial guard. Today continue looking into Philippians... Read More »

A Good Church

A television documentary showed several types of worship services in American churches. I liked some of what I saw but was troubled by an emphasis on being entertained instead... Read More »

Divine Mystery

At one point along the Saguenay River in southeastern Canada, the water flows through a chasm between two rugged rock formations. Their pinnacles tower over 1,600 feet into the... Read More »
“Leadership Is Influence” (Part One)

“Leadership Is Influence” (Part One)

John Maxwell has written dozens of books on leadership, and if his teaching could be reduced to a single expression, it would be: “Leadership is influence—nothing more and... Read More »
Sauntering

Sauntering

I am old and move slowly.”     ~Socrates

 

When I was a much younger man, I used to run several miles a day. When my knees gave out I... Read More »