(Part 3) Lights Along the Way

(Part 3) Lights Along the Way

Another author who has deeply impacted my life is Timothy Keller. Billy Graham wrote: “Timothy Keller’s ministry in New York City is leading a generation of seekers and skeptics... Read More »
WRONG QUESTION

WRONG QUESTION

“Will you give me a drink?” (John 4:7-9)  If Jesus was in the wrong place – Samaria, and He was there at the wrong time – around noon, then in verse 7 He is certainly asking... Read More »
Restoration, Part 1

Restoration, Part 1

Virtuous and vicious every man must be, Few in the extreme, but all in the degree. ~Alexander Pope God knows we need restoration. In the face of common temptation we fall—voluntarily... Read More »

The Story of a Crucified Crook

Luke 23:32-43 Introduction: On a March afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio, I stopped at the house of my good friends’ mother. I was fulfilling a promise made to her sons serving in... Read More »
KILLED WITH A KISS

KILLED WITH A KISS

Still as of old, men by themselves are priced— For thirty pieces Judas sold himself, not Christ. —HESTER H. CHOLMONDELEY Warm-up: Luke 22:47–48 Judas has come down to us as the... Read More »
The Peter Principle

The Peter Principle

Even when their foolish words they turned on him, He did not his disciples send away; He knew their hearts were foolish, eyes were dim, And therefore by his side needs must they... Read More »
“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Two)

“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Two)

In part 1 of this series of Father’s Day reflections, we thought about the value of words of affirmation. The baptism of Jesus and His transfiguration were opportunities for His... Read More »
Character Counts

Character Counts

Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from [these] willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my... Read More »
Facing One’s Failure

Facing One’s Failure

If anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father. —1 John 2:1 Only a few baseball players have ever batted .400 over an entire season, which means they went hitless six... Read More »

Isaiah 1:18, Psalm 32:1 (for Lent)

Pastor: “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they... Read More »
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