Start Small…but Start A journey of any distance begins with the first step. If we’re going to accomplish anything, go anywhere, we need to take that first step. And we have to know where we’re going. You know, set a goal. Olympic athlete wannabes don’t wake up one morning and decide they’re going to try out for the games. Years […]

God in the Furnace The Christian experience is totally about faith. Faith in something seen is not faith. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”[1] It’s always in something we can’t see…until we’re already into it. Take the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. They got on the wrong […]

The Time of Our Life A second, a minute, an hour Does not diminish God’s power —He’s the same today1 —No less any way We hide in the strength of His tower.2   A minute, an hour a day What more are we able to say —Than God’s on His throne3 —We’re never alone4 He bids us to come and […]

          Thanksgiving Turkey and pie…oh my oh my How far we have drifted From our Creator on high To think anything good, Could, would or should Come from our acts Apart from the facts That all that is ours Whether hovels or towers Was given in love By our Father above To cause giving of thanks […]

Woke is not Awake Alarm clocks. The smell of frying bacon and brewing coffee. What does it take to wake you up?  We’re living in a time when many believe they are on the leading edge of societal evolution, championing the move into the future while leaving outdated and irrelevant thinking and ways behind. All the while, scoffing at anybody […]

No Shortages Who’d ever thunk? Baby formula. Toilet paper. Job applicants. Shortages. And all blamed on COVID. Aren’t you thankful that our God is not constrained by supply chain problems or pandemics? The Bible tells us, “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19). Jesus also said, “Do not […]