I have spent this month teaching about biblical “nuggets” at my friend’s church while he is in Israel. Each week has included a sermon about things that we have read in the Bible but, for whatever reason, pass right over….
Each March 24th, I remember the anniversary of the day back in 1993 that I quit drinking. In fact, I have written about this several times throughout the years, but as the days of drinking fade even further into the…
This month, as most of you know, I am taking over a church for a dear friend of mine who is currently in Israel for the month. I am doing a series on “nuggets” in the Bible. One of the…
Many people think that the Bible is very clear on how Jesus prays. After all, we know that Jesus and His Father spoke frequently and Jesus told us that he came to do the will of His Father – a…
For my second week as a guest pastor for my dear friend, Steve Smith, I decided to preach on another great set of verses in the Bible. While we are all familiar with the creation story in Genesis 1:1-2, there…
The last six weeks or so have been very stressful for our family. Several of us have had health issues t0 deal with and the rest of us have tried to supply moral support and encouragement for one another. I…
Today was the first Sunday of my four week commitment to shepherd the church that my friend, Dr. Steve Smith, has near Nashville, IN. Steve is in Israel for a month and I’m helping him out during his absence. Since…
A number of years ago, Janet and I were driving home at night and I was passed by a green Jeep bearing a Bible verse license plate – Ps 91 11. In that case, which is part of a much…
This past Wednesday, February 22, 2023 began the liturgical season of Lent. This season, following a season after Christmastide referred to as “ordinary time” will be a total of 46 days in length. However, this includes six Sundays that are…
As I enter my 71st year, I can’t help but reflect on how I have been the recipient of God’s grace so many times in my life. This thought has permeated my consciousness this past weekend and I find myself…