Eternal“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” -John 10:28Did you ever read a passage of Scripture that you’ve heard and/or read a hundred t...  Read More

Celebration “Just so, I tell you, there is rejoicing before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” -Luke 15:10 Friday afternoon. It’s a middle school basketball game, the opening act before t...  Read More

Peace“For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.”-1 Corinthians 14:33 The unthinkable happened today. Here, in this country, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Activist...  Read More

Why? “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” - John 14:6                                                                        ...  Read More

New“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” -Isaiah 9:2 Christmas has come and gone. An old year has departed, ...  Read More

Peace “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7 I was born in 1959. Which means I was raised in the shadow of t...  Read More

Hope“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” - Isaiah 9:2 Today (Sunday) the season of Advent begins. This morn...  Read More

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