Janet and I were just in North Platte to be with my Father to celebrate his 92nd birthday. He lives in the house where I spent all my teen years and where Janet and I took five babies for events and vacations ("2102" became his, and ours, in 1959). Mom passed in November 2015 but... Continue Reading →
Coming home from North Platte this morning I saw a billboard that read: “Nothing says Nebraska like - the Nebraska State Fair” (or something close to that). I thought: Really? Seriously? What? Maybe true for 3 or 4 or 11, but for most and for me? Not even close! So, what might first come to mind when one... Continue Reading →
This past Sunday we considered I Peter 4:1-11 where verse 7 declares: the end of all things is at hand. And this after teaching believers that they are to live differently and likely suffer for doing so – even facing martyrdom. So what is a believer to do facing death and the end of all things? Be engaged... Continue Reading →
In talking with one of us recently, there was a remark about the blessing of peace and quiet as she had sorely lacked such for some weeks. It got me thinking – I mean “musing!” How critical it is to have times of quiet. In fact, such appears to be God’s will as every day He has... Continue Reading →
My last musing, based on the message delivered at SSB on April 19, was strong on sovereignty. That musing was about Grace, blindness, and God’s work to make a people for Himself. This musing tags on that truth and focuses on men and their responsibilities before God. All men are commanded to believe in Jesus... Continue Reading →
John 1:16, grace upon grace – Grace after Grace after Grace… A PK definition: Grace is God’s determined work to transform a people through new birth into Christ-likeness so to serve as ambassadors of His glory and truth. John 1:14 – we beheld His glory as of the only begotten of the Father Those of His day did not... Continue Reading →
How special it is to regularly meet to fellowship, groan or giggle with, support, and sit at God’s feet with fellow saints to hear His words. To see and hear the family is – family! I miss so much of what has made church a rich, rich experience for me and for most. I miss singing... Continue Reading →
There are three core doctrines that mark true Christianity: The Resurrection, The Trinity, and Grace. The Resurrection: What religion, movement, “ism” or group had a leader who died, was buried, and rose to new life? Which? Any? Ah! One!! Christianity! Jesus not only did so, but He foretold repeatedly that He was going to do so. So a... Continue Reading →
John 17:4 finds Jesus announcing to the Father that He had completed all the work He was sent to do. BUT, He had not yet died in my stead! How could Jesus say He was finished? He could do so because He had finished the active will portion of His ministry – those things that... Continue Reading →
Leaving the Passover meal and moving through the streets of Jerusalem: John 15:1-2, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” 15:11-13, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 