A friend called today. She wanted to tell me about a call to ministry that already has its challenges. She had felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit to start a new ministry in her church but there are obstacles. I thank God that she knows Him well enough to know that the call…
Read MoreAre there good, or at least acceptable, things that can be really bad? Could what is fine for one person be a trap for another? The example that comes to mind is computer games. I used to have spider solitaire on my computer. I really enjoyed playing it. I could always rationalize the time…
Read MoreColossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. When I read this verse today I realized that this was what I had witnessed this past weekend in Las Vegas.…
Read MoreFor his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. (Psalm 30:5) It’s been a hard week for me. I can’t put my finger on it but I’ve been restless and unsettled. I hate the…
Read MoreYesterday I was at a church-sponsored picnic. Lots of discussions centered around the coming weeks and what was already started and what was coming. In general, people are dreading a new school year, especially if you have multiple children in multiple activities plus church and community commitments. A new school year means new teachers…
Read MoreToday I was in the city of Reading and walked by one of the Junior High Schools. I was pleasantly surprised to see out in front of the school a sign that said, “A child who is educated only at school is an uneducated child.” Wow! That is so true, I just didn’t think…
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