Monthly Archives: July 2015

Take Nothing For The Journey… Luke 9:3 “He [Jesus] told them [the Disciples] Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic.” What if Jesus knocked on your door? When you went to the … Continue reading →

“There but for the grace of God go I” is an expression that you hear from time to time. Some think it is in the Bible but it is not. When you investigate the expression, you will soon discover it … Continue reading →

Islamic extremists who believe in suicide bombing as martyrdom expect rewards in the afterlife, as specified by the Quran. According to the religious text of Islam, male martyrs will receive 72 virgin maidens in paradise as a reward for their … Continue reading →

Can I Love My Stuff Too Much? The short answer—yes. I know the term “rich” is relative. It depends on how much money you have. Some have more and some have less. We are all “poor” when we compare what … Continue reading →

Much earlier in my life, I began to develop an interest that I still have. I have always been fascinated with how people talk to other people. I know most folks take that for granted but I don’t. I got … Continue reading →

So many people will never know Christ. Of all the things that Pastor Chan is frustrated about, this is number one. Some think that he just loves beating up Christians; spending a chapter labelling us “lukewarm” and accusing us of … Continue reading →

Sometimes I get off track. I found myself one day looking on Amazon for books and I just typed in Crazy Love in the search feature. I was interested in a negative review of the book. I was amazed at … Continue reading →

In Sunday School I have told this story and it is embarrassing…embarrassing to my wife. I have a good memory or at least I think I do [of those early years] with her. I remember how it felt to fall … Continue reading →

Conflict has always bothered me. Even before I had a relationship with God, it bothered me. I had a problem with it in the past due to the fact that I always thought I was beyond reproach. I was a … Continue reading →

Some of you from St. John United Methodist in Hopkinsville, Ky. may know that this has been the summer of sick mothers for me and my wife. I tell you this not to make excuses because there is no need … Continue reading →