When the Shepherd Gets Sick
Ulcerative Colitis. That was what I was diagnosed with almost 15 years ago after going through some significant discomfort and...
Yelling Is Normal...Or Is It?
Last night, as our family was relaxing in our living room enjoying our Sunday night "crash" our daughter made a side comment that made me...
Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat
Part of my normal devotional time includes reading, singing, and/or meditating on hymn texts that I have not read before. This morning, I...
Do Not Despise God's Word
Proverbs 13:13, "He who despises the Word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” There is no mistaking...
The Messiah and Your Marriage
Many Christian homes are un-Christian in their practice. A married couple may profess to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, but how...
A Hymn for Good Friday
There is a rich legacy of hymnody from the past regarding our Savior's sacrificial death on the cross. Here is one I read this evening,...
Your Pastor Needs Your Prayer This Weekend
O for more people to pray fervently and effectively for their pastor before each Lord's Day. As we approach Easter Sunday, I offer this...
Should We Be Surprised?
I did not know until Wednesday evening during a time of prayer at our church. One of the men with whom I was praying mentioned it in his...
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Horatius Bonar was a Scottish Presbyterian minister in the 19th century, but also a wonderful writer of sacred hymns. This morning I read...
Five Ways to Encourage a Missions-Mindedness in Your Family
Our church is going to host our second missions conference in its nearly 35 year history. I am thankful that we have made the desire for...
