I recently read a book about a young woman who went to the Congo as a missionary called, Give me this Mountian by Dr.Helen Roseveare. She talked about what being a missionary is and what people think a missionary is in reality. Many might think that “becoming a missionary” is...
There are some REALLY creative people in this world (I’m not one of them). Here is a great example of creativity put to the service of our great God. Enjoy.
I am not sure that we take sin seriously enough anymore. With Jesus as our sacrificial lamb we allow ourselves to be too far removed from the price tag of sin. Attempts are made to understand the cost through singing songs about Calvary, watching movies like “The Passion of the...
I’m reading in Num 7.48 today. In this long chapter which essentially repeats the same thing 12 times! (quick truth test: last time you read through this chapter did you read the first day and skip the next 11 and call it good? I pronounce myself guilty). So in Num 7.48, Elishama...
I Samuel 13 Saul has only been the king of Israel for two years and he antagonizes the Philistines by attacking Geba and killing one of their leaders. Tens of thousands of Philistines seek revenge on Saul and his band of 2000 soldiers. Saul is shaking in his sandals...
Psalm 8:3-4 from The Message says: I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous, your handmade sky-jewelry, Moon and stars mounted in their settings. Then I look at my micro-self and wonder, Why do you bother with us? Why take a second look our way? I love...
I’m doing a study on Esther right now (that is taking FOREVER! because of other responsibilities) and one of the themes of Esther is “reversal of fortune.” Haman thinks that he is going to destroy the Jews, and yet thanks to Mordecai and Esther, Haman is himself destroyed. The theme...
The famous home, Falling Water, in Pennsylvania is so well known because of the man who designed the house and its furnishings, Frank Lloyd Wright. Buildings are more known for their architects that they are their builder. That’s why I’ve been surprised that King David does not get more credit...
I was birding in West Palm Beach on a layover (yes, I know it’s freezing in Michigan, but what was I supposed to do, stay inside?). I was at a little pond when I came across a bird that was standing on the shore with its wings stuck up in...
Tim McGraw wrote a hit song called, “Live Like You Are Dying,” which ironically enough instructed you to, live like you are dying. His philosophy wasn’t original, Solomon had come up with that particular truth 3000 years ago. Here’s how he put it: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do...
