New Horizons Good Morning Friends, Today is Pearl Harbor Day and the message is about warships that never set sail again and those cargo ships of God's that get one to the other shore that God has provided for us. It is about the boats mentioned in the Bible and the stories that they carry. … Continue reading New Horizons
Month: December 2013
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela Good Morning Friends, There is a great complexity and difficulty in working for justice. Yesterday a man of character died. Oh I am sure he was a sinner too but when it counted he humbly did some amazing things. In the next few days you will see it played out in the media … Continue reading Nelson Mandela
Water of Life
Water of Life Good Morning Friends, Many people say that Jesus is the living water, and of course God will be what God will be including living water, but what I think Jesus Himself intended the phrase to mean was and is about the Holy Spirit who dwells in believers and seals them for salvation. … Continue reading Water of Life
At the Door
At the Door. Good Morning Friends, Pope Francis was once a bouncer....a type of security guard and undoubtedly developed the art and science of working the door. A bouncer is often required where crowd size or clientele and their inclinations that would lead to fights. Their presence is a check on behavior. Bouncers once used … Continue reading At the Door
Well-Worn, Well Loved Bibles
Well-Worn, Well Loved Bibles Good Morning Friends, God gives us a stunning promise in the book of Isaiah about what will happen when we allow Him to unleash the power of His Word in our lives. Over the Thanksgiving holidays as my wife and I cleaned up my home office and library, the place where I … Continue reading Well-Worn, Well Loved Bibles
The Bishop of Bling
The Bishop of Bling Good Morning Friends, The Pope's recent comments on the misuse of capitalism is interesting and timely. It is that time of the year when people buy things that they do not need. It is that time of the year we are influenced to buy things we do not even want. I … Continue reading The Bishop of Bling
First Sunday in Advent
First Sunday in Advent Good Morning Friends, Today is a day of preparation and it is a little bit sad if what we are preparing for is just a seasonal event. Yes, peace...the Prince of Peace is coming...Yes, Christmas, the light of the world is coming. Yes, Jesus is coming. But in preparation, I hope … Continue reading First Sunday in Advent