I trust you found hope, help and wisdom in the musing I sent out yesterday that was based on part of the story of Esther. Well, this morning I happened onto Jack Hibbs’ (of Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills, CA) message of a week ago talking about – you guessed it – Esther! It was... Continue Reading →
The “Microwave”
This was the message at Don Diamond’s funeral as Don was a great salesman, at the end selling appliances. I talked about the varieties of microwaves available to the American consumer such as Maytag, Frigidaire, GE, and Samsung and occasionally there comes a new and different version needing a salesman with the details. [The new “microwave” is... Continue Reading →
The Message
Don’t confuse black and white steel riding on four tires with black and white rectangular steel on a post stuck in the ground. One is the law and the other is but an enforcer. Don’t confuse 6’2”, 37 years old, attractive, Under Armour clothing, fluid speech, catchy phrases, great illustrations, and a dynamic platform presence with... Continue Reading →
Joyous Hearts Today
Joyous Hearts is the SSB ministry to seniors that meets monthly for a devotional, fellowship, snacks (today was soups), reminders of days past and some singing. These are rich times of blessing. I just exited the January 2021 session very blessed and bring you this report. First, Al Douglas reminded us of the challenge to be filled... Continue Reading →
2021 Cometh
Colossians 3:1-4, If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. For... Continue Reading →
Christmas Ponderings
Luke 2:18-19, And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come forth to die. For poor orn’ry people like you and like I, I wonder as... Continue Reading →
Christmas Wonder
In only a couple of ways do I hesitate in sending you another musing on the same day, but the point Piper makes is so what I was convicted by on the mountain back in October and tried to present in the past two sermons, that I must pass this on to you. Oh, may our... Continue Reading →
Optics
One of the marks of the Christmas season are its sights (also sounds, shopping, family, special programs, foods and anticipation). Drive up and down most any street or step into almost any front room and you are greeted by the sights of Christmas which are lights, blow-ups, and the occasional manger scene (creche). And some are quite... Continue Reading →
Saved?
(thinking of Communion this Sunday) I recently wrote this to an individual about their salvation: “Man is full of pride and thus about self-promotion and defense of self. He is born consumed with self. Man is also fearful and thus driven to fight for food and shelter, a place in life, and for security/future concerns. Man is about his... Continue Reading →
Planting
The SSB men had their monthly breakfast in October with great “man food” – eggs with meat along with sides of bacon, link and patty sausages, and sweet rolls. Talk about eating good in the neighborhood (I think that is stolen from Applebees – sorry, but applicable). The month before we had quiche to which some men... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 