“(God) … energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag […]
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Time is about more than a watch or a clock. It involves priorities, planning and perseverance. For instance, do any (or all) of these phrases describe a typical you on a typical day? “I don’t have time … I could use a little more time … time is running out … how much time will […]
Hey – The Tension’s Normal
“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.” Philippians 1:21-23 […]
Indeed!
It’s a meaningful ritual being carried out in churches all around the world today. The Pastor will declare “He is risen” and the congregants will respond “He is risen indeed!” (Unless you pastor Scandinavians as I did in Seattle where you are apt to hear “Yeah, sure … you betcha!”) But in both cases […]
Don’t Jump!
As the story goes, a man climbed to the top of a tall bridge to attempt to keep a distraught man from jumping. He inquired as to what was so bad to evoke this drastic action. After listening to his tale of woe for several minutes … both men jumped. It […]
Let It Go
Last night there was a break-in of monumental significance. It powerfully affected almost the entire nation. While we were collectively sleeping someone came into our homes and stole an hour from us. It touched every life, but some more deeply than others. Our government is already on record to assure us that the thief […]
Suburbs or City?
In the Old Testament book of Jeremiah (chapter 29) we read a fascinating vignette from one of Israel’s less-than-spectacular periods. Her sins and disregard for God are being dealt with. The majority of the brightest, best and most talented in the nation have been carted off to Babylon to serve its leadership. Soon after their […]
Wax or Clay?
“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.” Ezekiel 36:26 New Living Translation During worship on Sunday I felt a strange softening of my heart. Tears came to my […]
We Need More …
We need more than a politician telling us that the government has us covered… we need a Savior who says that underneath us are everlasting arms of care. (Deuteronomy 33:27) We need more than a handyman to keep our home livable … we need a Savior who says he’s gone to prepare for us […]
Does Practice Make Perfect?
It’s been said that practice makes perfect. That’s not entirely true. What is true is that practice makes permanent. Whether you are doing something correctly or not … that is the issue. Repeating an incorrect golf swing won’t make your game better – just cement your poor scores into your future scorecards. Confessing an untruth […]