I too often stand beside a grave, watching as another grieving family lays a loved one’s body to rest. My words are insufficient, at that time, to remove their pain or ease their loss. I’ve been there myself. Humanly, it just stinks. But I’m supposed to make some sense to the situation. That’s why I […]
“Seeing Death From God’s Perspective” Read More »
Happy Valentines Day! This is a beautiful day to celebrate love. Actually, we ought to celebrate love every day. As children of God, we demonstrate our relationship to Christ by loving each other. Jesus said “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also
Isaiah 46:3–4 “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, And all the remnant of the house of Israel, You who have been borne by Me from birth And have been carried from the womb; Even to your old age I will be the same, And even to your graying years I will bear you! I
“Our God is the Living God” Read More »
I have a beautiful piece of art that I’m going to hang in the pastor’s office. It was painted by a dear friend a number of years ago, a picture of a hand reaching out, with the words “Extend Grace”. Extend Grace! When I consider the grace I have received from our Lord: forgiveness of
Our 47th president was sworn into office January 20. The official presidential vows are: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Those are solemn words, and a