During our worship service on the first Sunday of every month, we celebrate our Lord’s “Last Supper.” Purposefully, we set apart some quiet moments to thank the Lord Jesus for His selfless sacrifice, culminating in a time of self-reflection and confession for our known sins. Following our worship hour, we invite everyone to stay for a time of … [Read more…]
Who moves to the African bush to raise a family? Very, very, very few people; and nearly as few Christians. But our guest speaker this Sunday has not only “been there – done that,” with their young family, but they’re headed back! Are they crazy? The culture would say so. But NO! They are committed! … [Read more…]
When I open my email inbox first thing in the morning, I’m greeted with a random Bible verse. I can’t tell you how routinely one day’s verse imparts the very word of encouragement I need for that particular day. In addition to this, I receive an “inspirational” quote from some notable person that may or may not … [Read more…]
Everyday life serves us a platter of questions, some far more consequential than others: “Do we hope the Patriots beat the Rams?” Obviously, this question isn’t so important – unless you’re a Saints’ fan – because they should have been in – never-mind. “Should I be growing a beard?” I do have my reason; but … [Read more…]
Sometimes – perhaps way too often – our prayers revolve all around “me!” I need this; I want that. Now many of these needs and wants are perfectly legit – sometimes, even Divinely-noble; but are they of the more eternal perspective? I suspect most of our prayers zero in on the more temporal concerns … [Read more…]
