This bear was helpful! Early this summer, I was weeding along the fence line and I was unpleasantly surprised by a yellow jacket sting. Fortunately, I am not allergic. I thought that…
Tag: prayer
Both historical knowledge and spiritual experience are needed for faith
We need both personal spiritual experience and knowledge of the Bible About a week ago I was very impressed by a quote that I found in my devotional book. The focus for…
How to react to a disturbing election
In the wake of a disturbing election how do we cope? Here are a few suggestions from a long-time pastor. Do not live in fear. One of the most…
Praying Deeply
A Devotional Challenge This year I’ve been reading from one of my favorite devotional books, A Guide To Prayer For Ministers And Other Servants. Each week, there are some readings to…
We’re Praying for Another Divine Visitation
Sometimes we are discouraged by the church’s decline Sometimes we look around and are discouraged that the work of God seems to be in decline. And it is not our imagination…
God’s Mercy Transcending Evil in Charleston.
Our hearts are broken by the horrific murderers at Emmanuel church in Charleston. It is unfathomable that the horrid deed was done in prayer service by a man who sat…
Meditation on Prayers for Healing
A thoughtful discussion I have a good friend, Eva Boswell, with whom I have a running theological discussion about God’s will concerning healing. It is a good-natured discussion between friends and I…
A Plan for Quiet Times Alone with God in the New Year
“When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you”…
A piece of good news
See you at the pole is a national day of prayer for students. I was happy to see it made at least one internet news page. Our nation needs courageous young people…
State of the Church address
At the semi-annual church conference, I changed the format of my usual report and instead presented a “State of the Church” address. It was meant to summarize the achievements of my pastorate…