After three days of reports coming in of people dying all across Israel David needed some fresh air. He stepped outside in his sackcloth. The elders followed him into the city streets. They saw a man and his four sons threshing wheat a block away. “It’s good to see someone realizes life still goes on.”… Continue reading A SPECIAL PLACE
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7 Father’s Day lessons, from a non-dad, I’ve learned from watching toddlers at church.
Father’s Day has an empty tone for me. My wife and I never had any children. Both my Dad and father-in-law are dead. I still have a desire to honor dads out there in some fashion. So, here are seven lessons I’ve picked up from filling in this summer at our church’s toddler ministry. Separation… Continue reading 7 Father’s Day lessons, from a non-dad, I’ve learned from watching toddlers at church.
A PRIDEFUL DECISION
David waited for his military leaders to assemble before his throne. He looked at each one as silence filled the air. “Men, we have enlarged our nation’s borders to an unprecedented place. You have conducted yourselves well. Now that we’ve subdued our enemies I want to take this opportunity to conduct a census of our… Continue reading A PRIDEFUL DECISION
If I were a bird
If I Were a Bird If I were a bird an eagle I’d be. Majestic I’d soar the heavens so free. My eyes would see far in search of a meal. My wings would spread out, the wind I would feel. If I were a bird a swallow perhaps. I’d swing on a breeze without… Continue reading If I were a bird
Don’t use the big words to lead someone to Christ
One of the biggest mistakes over-zealous people make in attempting to lead someone to Jesus is trying to impress them with the big Bible words. When they do they sound ridiculous, like someone who just returned from the dentist. Let’s use Jesus’ approach of loving them first. Then the words we use can be very… Continue reading Don’t use the big words to lead someone to Christ
A FINAL REJECTION
Samuel walked up to King Saul without fanfare. “The LORD had me anoint you as Israel’s king. He has a mission for you to carry out for Him. He has decided to punish Amalek for the time they fought against His people as they fled Egypt. You are to completely destroy ALL of the people… Continue reading A FINAL REJECTION
Why am I putting myself through this?
Last Monday I went to my dentist. Okay, he’s not just “my” dentist, a lot of people use his services to help them with their teeth. That’s a good thing since I’ve been blessed with quite healthy teeth. Any dentist would go out of business if I was their only victim, I mean, patient. He’s… Continue reading Why am I putting myself through this?