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Life is a Prayer
There are “prayer times,” and then there is the joy of walking in prayer as life happens. I am struck by Jesus’ amazing ability to have times of tremendous ministry that had to expend a lot of energy, and he did so with ease. Luke’s gospel gives us a peek into the prayer life of Jesus. There would be flurries…
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Legacies That are Left for Us
This week seems to be funeral week. I am officiating a funeral today and attending a funeral tomorrow. An aunt of mine passed away this week and I am attending the funeral tomorrow. She leaves a great legacy. Her husband was my dad’s oldest brother. He passed away a few years ago and Aunt Helen remained in their Iowa town…
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Change the World in Ten Easy Steps
Bad title again. I have to do SOMETHING to get people to click on the post! 😉 The call of 1 Peter, and the call of Scripture to the believer is this: “Be holy for God is holy.” Holiness is not a dress code. It’s life-change. It is coming more fully into the image and example of Christ. The biggest…
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How to Be Holy in Ten Easy Steps
The text I will preaching this Sunday (and yes, it is without regard to the Hallmark Holiday and I apologize) is 1 Peter 1:13-25. Staring us in the face is that horrific verse: “BE HOLY FOR GOD IS HOLY.” Holiness in my life growing up was all about how we dressed. Quite honestly, I would say there are some ideas…
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The Weariness and the Whining
Numbers 11 The parallels to our own attitudes is astounding. We just can’t be happy. Israel was being delivered from Egypt and were standing at the edge of the Promised Land. So, they go to complaining. They can’t take the hardship anymore. They dream of the great food back in Egypt! (Culture shock has set in. When we’re out of…
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We Just Can’t Be Happy
A couple of observations as I watch the wide range of reactions to the huge events of this week. 1. The phrase “If you’re not angry you’re not paying attention” comes to mind. 2. And over against that, as I study for Sunday, the passage from 1 Peter shouts out to me: “You love him even though you have have…
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Have You Seen This Man?
Mark Stevens has strangely left Facebook, then went on “holiday” for awhile, but the timing is interesting. He left before a very significant world event took place and has not been heard from since. If you have seen this man, you may need to contact the FBI… or Interpol. He was last seen on Near Emmaus. Approach with extreme caution.
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Tribute to David Wilkerson
This tribute to David Wilkerson is posted. Apparently it was played at his funeral.
