For these days: Colossians 4:2, Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak (NIV - to proclaim clearly as I should).... Continue Reading →
Success
Psalm 1:3, He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Who doesn’t desire this? For their marriage, for their children, for friends - even for others in general? Who doesn’t want to live... Continue Reading →
Trip Reflections
Janet and I traveled February 11-15 to Michigan to share Scripture with a group of “believers and belongers” in a village that no longer exists – Aetna, Michigan. I saw a billboard (actually saw many) – PRLAY – an advertisement for gambling. What first got my attention? PRAY What was promoted – PLAY Sure seems Evil... Continue Reading →
Judah’s End
In Sunday School, we are at the end of II Kings which tells of the fall of the southern kingdom of Israel – Judah. Looking at her last years and God’s comments made me think of our country. II Kings 18:1-4, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when... Continue Reading →
FAITH
Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 11:3, By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, 11:6, But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. I Peter 1:5, who are kept... Continue Reading →
Acts 3
A review of the January 30, 2022 SSBC sermon from Acts 3 Acts 3:11, Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon’s, greatly amazed. 12 So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel... Continue Reading →
Help with Pain
The Wonder and Awe of God brings calm and victory! The Wonder and Awe of God even in pain, loss, and evil brings calm and victory! How so? First, seven ways that God uses pain, loss, and evil: to correct those who have gone astray to show His power in the one weak to test... Continue Reading →
We All Have Days
The NFL playoff games in the recent weeks have all been very exciting with big plays, upsets and last minute changes. Such reminded me of a big play a few years ago - Case Keenum, a past NFL Vikings quarterback, got it right after a win over the Saints when he declared the improbable 61 yard... Continue Reading →
Points from “reThink”
In November of 2019 I traveled along with some teens and sponsors to a “reThink Conference” [now called "Reality"] in Minneapolis which is a ministry of Greg Koukl's Stand to Reason ministry. It was rich then and yet serves me. Here are some points made at that conference: Spiritual war is not power encounters but truth encounters.... Continue Reading →
5 and 5
Jesus was asked which of the 613 rules, laws and regulations declared by the priests and Sanhedrin as means to please God were of the greatest importance. He gave them but two: love God fully and passionately and love your neighbor with a deep regard. What He was doing was summarizing the Ten Commandments. Matthew 22:36-40, “Teacher, which is the great... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 