At work the other morning, I was enjoying the sunrise through the large front windows. Streaks of red, orange and yellow brilliantly shot through the sky as the world gradually awoke and came to life. Once the sun was fully up, I was able to watch the birds foraging on the lawns for their breakfast. …
“Nooooo!” “I don’t wanna listen to that!” “You always pick!” “If you don’t like it, stick your fingers in your ears!” Ok, so as I lay in bed listening to the (not so) loving banter between my children, I wanted to stick my fingers in my ears! They were fighting about whether to listen to…
Sunday night, a topic came up in church that has caused great debate in the past (not necessarily in our church but in The Church). This was not a foundational doctrinal principle. It was not about the supreme holiness of God or about the Lord Jesus. This issue was about interpreting a portion of Scripture…
Stand firm then, … with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Yesterday was Easter Sunday. A special time for family and friends to gather together. For Christians, it is often marked as a day of remembrance (even if it doesn’t technically agree with the calendar). As part of…
“I’ve traveled about a bit in my time And of troubles I’ve seen a few But found it better in every clime To paddle my own canoe. “My wants are few. I care not at all If my debts are paid when due I drive away strife in the ocean of life While I paddle…
Matthew 11:29 – 30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Have you ever found yourself in a situation; partnership, business arrangement, relationship, that seemed like a…