Monthly Archives: March 2016

Jesus often plays with words.  I enjoy his witty interactions and playfulness in the Gospels.  I, too, like playing with words. God sin us God’s in us The difference an apostrophe makes is significant. God sin us. Notice that sin is what … Continue reading →

My Aunt Martha taught the Sunday School this about prayer: “If you’re going to be late for school, don’t kneel down in the street and pray. God isn’t going to stop the school bell from ringing. Run as fast as … Continue reading →

In Romans 8, Paul talks abut God’s everlasting love. We go through life with Christ trusting him to guide and protect us along the way. When good things happen it is easy to praise God, but what about when things … Continue reading →

I’ve always loved Horatio Spafford’s hymn “It is Well with my Soul”: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is … Continue reading →

I grew up in a family that loved to sing.  My father couldn’t carry a tune, but his rendition of “With the Lord Begin Thy Task” is unforgettable.  A favorite pastime with my mother was to sit together with a … Continue reading →

A couple people have asked if they can write a blog post without an ongoing weekly committment.  Our original plan was to have seven writers for this blog (one for each day of the week,) but we currently only have … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago, I spoke to someone who said they wished they had more faith.  They want to believe but have difficulty believing, always questioning everything.  Last week, someone confided they often have doubts about their faith because prayers go … Continue reading →

This was sent to me on Facebook by our son and daughter-in-law in Pella, Iowa: Whose voice are you listening to?  Read God’s Word, claim God’s promises, and listen to God’s voice.  Read John 10:27-30, and remember: God loves YOU … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, while preparing for a sermon, I came across a compilation of paraphrased Bible verses all strung together to form an intimate love letter to you from God: MY CHILD . . .  You may not know me, but … Continue reading →

The little girl stormed into my office with a scowl on her face. “Pastor, Jimmy said bad words to me.” “He did?” I replied. “What did he say?” She whispered, “He said, ‘shut up!’” I suppose when you’re young and … Continue reading →