There are all kinds of heroes among us. The men and women who served our country are indeed heroes. We enjoy the many freedoms we have today because of the sacrifice our military. This is the day in our country we salute them and honor their service and sacrifice. Thank you for your service.
Read MoreChrist is Lord and that is more than enough
We hear constantly someone posing the question, who is Jesus? Some are really seeking information many are trying to understand is Jesus really the son of God? I am asking this question in a more precise and personal way, ‘Who is Jesus to you?’ How might you fill in the blank? The easy answer from our lips is that ‘Jesus is Lord.’ There are many things that could be inserted…
Read MorePeace Be Still
Jesus was traveling with His disciples on a boat, everything seemed normal, that is until a storm happened. I think we can relate to the disciples. There have been times of tranquility and peace in my life. One can begin to think that it will always be that way. Some storms give a warning that they are coming, most just ‘pop-up.’ Jesus was resting and was sleeping through the…
Read MoreWhere did you come from and where are going?
In John’s gospel, Jesus is continually confronted with two questions: Where did you come from? and Where are you going? People are interested in our past. Folks know that our past does help shape and form us as we are in the process of growing and developing. Some of us may feel some limitations because of our past, but Jesus’ past was not a limitation. When people, after hearing Jesus…
Read MoreStorms
We had a storm go through our neighborhood this morning. It rained hard, thunder and lightning and wind. A large limb fell on the road and made quite a mess. We lost power for a little while as well. Storms put on quite a show. They are filled with wind and noise and rain. Living on the edge of a camp ground, I have noticed some positives regarding storms. The…
Read MoreUnrelenting!
That seems to be the word of the day. Unrelenting is the new word to describe winter in our part of the world. We are used to occasional snow showers. Sub-zero temps are not unheard of in this part of the world. School cancellations, and icy roads happen this time of the year. For the past six weeks we have had snowstorm after snowstorm. The thermometer has dipped below zero…
Read MoreFix up those Walls!
I love the story of Nehemiah. He was in a strange land. But he was still thinking about his home. He was always interested in news from the home front. It was always on his mind constantly, it was always right below the surface. I wonder if he dreamed of home, longed for a day when he could return. I have no idea, but Nehemiah is a portrait of a…
Read MoreHow Do You View God?
I have an important question to ask. What is the image that comes to your mind when you hear the word “God?” There could be several images that come to mind, they more than likely fall into one or two categories. Many people when they hear ‘God’, think of a judge in a long black robe, deliberating from a high bench. With that image, comes other images as well. Pictures…
Read MoreLet Down the Nets
The disciples had fished all night and came up empty. They were sitting on shore cleaning and repairing the nets in order to ready for the next night. Jesus was teaching and using one of the boats as a pulpit. When he finished preaching, he asked the fisherman to go out into the deep waters. It is in the deep water where Jesus wants to take each…
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