Good Morning Friends, At some point we realize the treasured events of our lives are not random. Only when our experiences connect as a living prayer with God do we begin to see purpose, pattern, and grace. The challenge of church and community is learning to share in God’s answers and discover the true rewards … Continue reading How Do You Measure Your Wealth And Worth? →

Good Morning Friends, The pillar of fire is one of Scripture’s most striking theophanies where God is making Himself visible, present, and unmistakably near. Israel did not choose its own direction; the pillar set the pace, the path, and the boundaries of their life. They moved only when God moved. They rested only when God … Continue reading Are You Abiding With God’s Timing, Experiencing The Guiding Light Of Jesus? →

Good Morning Friends, Well last night I joined my wife at one of her circle monthly meetings. There was prayer and food and a study of a book, Aging Faithfully led by Gail Adams. Knowing the title and topic of the book I came with a copy of another book written by a friend and … Continue reading Are We Aging Faithfully? →

Good Morning Friends, Well, we are back at choir practice on Wednesday nights. And after working on several pieces in the choir room we gathered around the piano in the Sanctuary and as a benediction sang a beautiful piece of music by Dan Forrest that is the focus of this devotional and its question: How … Continue reading How Can It Be? →

Good Morning Friends, Debates about reform and revolution...whether in Luther’s day or Jesus’...often circle around one question: How do we best love God and neighbor when society feels like it’s pulling apart? We know God is sovereign, and we know humility helps us discern our purpose in chaotic times. Yet the fabric of our culture … Continue reading Can We Be Changed And Justified As A Demonstration Of The Work Love Prompts? →

Psalm 8 • Ephesians 2:10 • Ecclesiastes 3:11 Good Morning Friends, We are living in a moment when people are turning back toward faith, not out of superstition, but out of hunger. Modern life has given us comfort without meaning, freedom without identity, and endless options without purpose. Eventually the soul rebels against emptiness. People … Continue reading Does Objective Data Tell Us That Not Believing in God Is Causing More Harm Than Good? →

1. Leadership Development — “Shepherds After God’s Heart” (Jeremiah 3:15) Takeaway: Leadership begins with receiving God’s heart before offering our own. Jeremiah speaks of a future where God gives His people “shepherds after my own heart, who will lead with knowledge and understanding.” It’s striking that the promise begins not with strategy, but with God’s … Continue reading Six Short-Form Bible Teachings & Micro‑Devotionals for Church Leaders →

Good Morning Friends, We are living through a season when everything feels like cleanup. It is not quite like the time after hurricanes, after pandemics, after political storms, and after the private conflicts but in the middle of home remodels. They can wear down the soul in a way that is masked by the excitement of something … Continue reading Spiritual Speaking: Do We Let God Cleanse What Needs to Be Washed? →

Good Morning Friends, One of the most important questions a believer can ask is simple but life‑altering.It is not merely to admire Jesus, not merely believe in Him, but actually become like Him, in heart, in habits, in holiness, in hope. Today’s Scriptures remind us that becoming like Jesus is not a project of self‑improvement. It … Continue reading How Do I Become Like Jesus? →

A Disciple-Making Acronym with a Strong Kingdom Message Each letter carries a spiritual charge — short, punchy, memorable. S — Seek God’s Presence U — Understand His Word P — Pray with Expectation E — Embrace Your Calling R — Respond to the Holy Spirit C — Carry Christ’s Love A — Act with Courage … Continue reading SUPER-CALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS →