ETERNITY IN OUR HEARTS

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
Proverbs 3:11

I found myself thinking about … Read the rest

ANOTHER FISH IN THE BASKET

The feeding of the five thousand in Matthew 14 is a well-known story – one of several where our Lord took something very small and turned it into something big to satisfy the needs of many.

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THE MASTER’S MIND

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord, and Read the rest

STRENGTH OF SOUL

Psalm 138:3 says:

On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.

I love that verse. The result of our calling upon the Lord is that He increases our strength of soul. But, what exactly … Read the rest

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

WE ARE RETURNING TO KENYA!
I do not not use my blog to solicit funds, but today I am making an exception. My wife and I are asking for your prayer and support as we head to Kenya in a
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WHEN GOD’S LOVE HURTS

During my years of ministry as a pastor and emergency services chaplain, I’ve had the privilege of bringing comfort to many whose lives were suddenly turned upside down by tragedy.

A dreamhouse burned down in a matter of minutes. A … Read the rest

REVELATION AND ILLUMINATION

No born-again Christian will deny that the Bible is God’s divinely inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word. Many can even quote the verses that call it God-breathed, useful for training in righteousness, alive, active, and sharper than a double-edged sword.

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CLEAN AND DIRTY FEAR

person on a bridge near a lake

Psalm 19:9 says: “The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.”

That’s an odd statement because it evokes the question: if there is “clean fear,” does “dirty fear” exist as well?

The short answer is: Yes, it does – … Read the rest