The Great Commission“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.’” -Mark 16:15Mark 16:15 is the verse that is known as The Great Commission. I grew up he...  Read More

Seasons“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” -Romans 8:28 Romans 8:28. I’m not sure how old I was when I memor...  Read More

Rejoicing“Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.” -Luke 15:7 As usual, I am writing this to y...  Read More

Love“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” - John 13:35 A few months ago, before he departed for Memphis, John Foster recommended a book to me. The...  Read More

One “Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” - Luke 15:10I have a new favorite song these days. It’s called “Black Sheep,” and it’s by a man named Ben ...  Read More

“Feets”“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” - James 2:17 Hey there, friends. As has become my practice, I am writing this on Sunday evening. This morning in Sunday school, th...  Read More

Broken“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest ...  Read More

Seasons“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1 When I was just starting the ninth grade, right around this time of the year, I was forced to re...  Read More

Prayer“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another…”From 1 John 1:7 Kyrie eleison.Christe eleison.Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.Lord, h...  Read More

Light “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” - John 1:5 It happened again. This time, it was at a Catholic church and school in Minneapolis. Babies in a worship serv...  Read More

Unity“Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” - Psalms 133:1 In recent weeks, our brother John Meyers has been reminding us of the importance of unity in the church. He is wi...  Read More

Evangelism, Part 2“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” - Matthew 5:14 I know. You thought (hoped) I wouldn’t mention “the E word” again. Sorry, but it cannot be hel...  Read More