Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. (1 Peter 5:2-3 NIV) Not manyContinue Reading
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, soContinue Reading
“‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’ Heal the sick. Raise the dead. Cleanse lepers. Drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.” (Matthew 10:7-8 EHV) Last weekend I attended a graduation open house that was held in the downstairs Fellowship Hall of a small-town United Methodist Church. In design andContinue Reading
In my Bible Recap readings I’m just finishing Deuteronomy and the story of Moses. As you probably remember, Moses was the leader of the Israelite nation from the time they left slavery in Egypt, through the forty years of wandering in the desert, up to the point in which theyContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8 NIV) Although some mayContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the Church on Sundays this year.] “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servantContinue Reading