Choose [God’s] instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. (Proverbs 8:10-11 NIV) Once-upon-a-time I attended a workshop with Bill Hybels who was then the pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in the Chicago area. Many years laterContinue Reading
“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so. “God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all theContinue Reading
“The Lord gives the word [of power]; the women who bear and publish [the news] are a great host.” (Psalm 68:11 AMPC) In my lifetime, my church membership has moved from United Methodist to Reformed Church of America to Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to Word of Faith. In the meantime I’ve spent timeContinue Reading
“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so. “God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all theContinue Reading
“My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.” (Proverbs 3:21-22 NRSV) Yesterday after the regular worship service, our pastor invited people to come forward where he prayed a blessing overContinue Reading