“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 3)

“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 3)

2 Corinthians 5:10-21 This week we are considering the heart of a pioneer—to be willing to do the hard work of blazing the trail of ministry. To do the dangerous work of walking... Read More »
“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 2)

“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 2)

2 Corinthians 5:10-21 This week we are considering the heart of a pioneer—to be willing to do the hard work of blazing the trail of ministry. To do the dangerous work of walking... Read More »

God of Abundance

In a day when we are bombarded with dire warnings about over-population, we must remind ourselves that God, who created and sustains everything, is a God of abundance. The psalmist... Read More »

Why He’s So Special

Some pretty good people have founded religions over the centuries. One religious leader spent a good portion of his life trying to find truth—an admirable quest. Another... Read More »
“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 1)

“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 1)

2 Corinthians 5:10-21 It takes a special kind of person to be a pioneer. To, as Star Trek’s Captain Kirk used to say, “boldly go where no man has gone before”... Read More »
More Thoughts on “Crafty Means”

More Thoughts on “Crafty Means”

“The best thing you can do for your fellow is not to tell him, but to wake things up that are already in him.” ~George MacDonald There are numerous examples of Jesus’... Read More »
Tell All the Truth But Tell It Slant

Tell All the Truth But Tell It Slant

Tell all the Truth but tell it slant— Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth’s superb surprise As Lightening to the Children eased With... Read More »
“Psalm 96:  Calling for a Party” (Part Three)

“Psalm 96: Calling for a Party” (Part Three)

Celebrate God, our great Creator, and our Judge.  (96:10-13) This week is a call to have a party.  Maybe just a few minutes a day, or with a prayer during a painful... Read More »
“Psalm 96:  Calling for a Party” (Part Two)

“Psalm 96: Calling for a Party” (Part Two)

Celebrate God, our great Creator (96:4-6, 7-9) He reigns because He owns the place.  He made it.  We are His creatures. Our celebration of God is meant to be a conscious and... Read More »

Joshua’s Challenge

Call it the Showdown at Shechem. Joshua gathered the people of Israel at this town so he could give them the challenge of their lives. Aware of their interest in the history of their... Read More »
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