Chaos … Chaos … Control
The more I talk to people, the more chaos I see in our world today. For some people the chaos is in their family … either their own homes or the homes of immediate family members. Many feel like they don’t know where to turn, or, for some unanswered…
July 27, 2025 Bulletin
So the men turned from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the Lord. Then Abraham drew near and said, “Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city. Will you then…
Oh, The People You Will Meet
Yesterday morning provided the most interesting start for the day. I just wish I could remember the names of all the interesting people with whom I had the privilege of interacting. Unfortunately about a half dozen people for whom I am praying today…
July 20, 2025 Bulletin
O Lord, grant us the Spirit to hear Your Word and know the one thing needful that by Your Word and Spirit we may live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and…
July 13, 2025 Bulletin
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the Lord your God. You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you.…
Mid-Night Ramblings
As I lay in bed while Tuesday turned into Wednesday, my mind rambled in many different directions. At one point I thought through an entire Thursday’s Thirst – but it’s long forgotten now. Stories, faces, fantasies all thrown together, yet without…
July 6, 2025 Bulletin
Hark, the voice of Jesus calling, “Who will go and work today? Fields are white and harvests waiting Who will bear the sheaves away?” Loud and long the Master calleth; Rich reward He offers thee. Who will answer, gladly saying, “Here am I, send me, send…
Vaca Mode
This past Friday Monica and I began our annual two-week hiatus at the cottage. Sunday afternoon our two granddaughters joined us. Then, Tuesday night, the middle generation came on board. I think it’s tomorrow that two more will arrive. Thus it is…
July 29, 2025 Bulletin
Lord of all power and might, author and giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of Your name and nourish us with all goodness that we may love and serve our neighbor; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with…
GRIT
It may be that the best way to define GRIT is to simply say “Detroit Lions”! Even when they are behind it still feels like they should win. One star gets taken off the field on a stretcher, the next guy up does more than one could ever expect … and the…