Fan Into Flame
Paul was in prison, awaiting death, when he passed the torch of ministry to Timothy with these words: ‘I thank God who I serve…as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day… I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and […]
Direction Matters
Yogi Berra was one the greatest catchers of all time and went on to manage both the Yankees and Mets to the World Series. But, his fame transcended the world of baseball. He became famous for making statements that were memorable because they didn’t make sense, yet they each had some truth to them. “Yogi-isms”, […]
To Him Alone
“I will worship only You.” “I will bow down before only you, Lord.” As I sang these words during worship, I was struck with the realization that I have found myself bowed down with the cares of this life and that I was not bowing down before God, but before all my cares. I […]
Anointing Oil
We should feel refreshed knowing that we have a shepherd that will guide us, keep us from distractions, and help us to renew our minds. Picture in your mind the scene from Psalm 23. It is a beautiful description of the Lord’s relationship with us. When sheep are in the field doing what they […]
Break Up The Fallow Ground
I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t have guessed that 2020 would turn out this way! Everything has changed – from grocery shopping to having coffee with a friend, to worshipping in church and sending kids to school, just to name a few. From March until August, I mostly felt like I was […]