A study of Philippians 4:4-7 (4) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! (5) Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. (6) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (7) And the peace…
I remember those days in high school when the “new math” was introduced. We carried around brown paper covered texts full of strange language, believing we were on the verge of enlightenment. Most of the time we were just confused. All of the familiar ways of handling problems with numbers were displaced, inappropriate. The old…
“Please do not let my lord pay attention to this worthless man, Nabal, for as his name is, so is he. Nabal is his name and folly is with him.” 1 Samuel 25:25 Skyboxes As His Name Is – khishmo kenhu says the Hebrew text. It’s a phrase about you and me! I don’t mean…
“Count it all joy when” James 1:2 This Sunday I will share my story with the congregation of my church. Since my wife and I are new members, few people know much about my life with God. I realize that many of you who receive Today’s Word probably don’t know much about me…
“You know, it’s really disappointing.” Yes, I knew exactly what he meant. He was commenting on the fact that a few days earlier the house that he thought finally sold, through what seemed like a direct intervention of God’s grace, suddenly fell apart. The deal was off. No explanation, just disappointment. “If God knew that…
Reflections from a few years ago Yesterday I lost my job. It doesn’t really matter that I lost it because the ministry ran out of funds. The reality is still the same. No income. The bills don’t stop just because the ministry ended. But the confidence that I had for the last year and a…
Why should I act ethically? After all, if I can get away with a few short cuts here and there, my unethical behavior will serve me well. I will gain advantage over others. I may speed up the accumulation of power or wealth. So, why not? Apparently many others are stepping across the line. Why…
(originally November 2, 2007) And when some of the bystanders heard it, they began saying, “Behold, He is calling for Elijah.” Mark 15:35 This one is worth repeating. About a year and a half ago I wrote this Today’s Word. It was the keystone in the arch of my understanding. For thirty years, I had…
1. Is life really about being “balanced”? 2. Do you really feel free? Or do you just feel that your sins have been forgiven but the rest of your life is still a heavy load? What does it mean to be “free indeed”? 3. Are you aware of God’s immediate, intimate, active…
When it comes to understanding the deepest desires and issues in my life, I often find that a look at ancient literature provides insights not available in the modern frenetic whirlwind of living. Making critical decisions that are propelled by pace alone often leads to enormous regrets, personal agony and relationship destruction. I would much…
