I am still recovering from our youngest son’s wedding celebration last month. What a tangle of emotions in the midst of stress, smiles, tears, and joy! Upon reflection, I can’t help but also think about the greatest wedding yet to come—when we, the bride of Christ, finally celebrate our union with Jesus. So here are some wedding vignettes and spiritual...
The world has so many problems that if Moses came down from Mount Sinai today, the two tablets he’d carry would be Prozac and Xanax! Our world is crazy, isn’t it? Think of all the disasters we’ve witnessed—tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, overcrowded hospitals. Then there’s political and social upheaval, and economic uncertainties. So I just want to reassure you, if...
March is the month we celebrate St. Patrick’s day. Here’s to shamrocks, leprechauns and everything green! As a Christian, however, I prefer to remember St. Patrick himself, this great man of God known as the Apostle of Ireland. In the 5th century he converted the entire island to Christianity over a forty year period. As I was researching him, I...
I don’t want to presume God’s motives for allowing the coronavirus pandemic. However, if He’s thinking that his kids need to be put on timeout because of the way they’ve been behaving, well, who could blame Him? For one thing, our hell-driven stampede down the road of hate and divisiveness was going nowhere good. I do have to say that,...
Do not be afraid to ask, “Are you having suicidal thoughts?” Be direct. Be empathetic. Listen without judgment. Assess risk. Check in often. It shows you care. Do not be afraid to act if risk is high. Unsure what to do and need advice? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for input (1-800-273-8255). BASICS OF ASSESSING CRISIS The following questions...
The following raises important arguments against theology that denies God’s covenant promises to Israel yet to be fulfilled. First, there is no reason, logically, why Israel should be in existence today except in fulfillment of God’s Word and His sovereign purposes.They are a nation resurrected. The dead bones of Ezekiel raised. On every front there has been huge resistance and...
Over the years I heard teaching that God’s covenant relationship with Israel was transferred to the church after the resurrection. I never gave much thought to this notion, but my trip to Israel challenged it head on. Messianic Jews hold very dear the hope of Messiah’s second return to their land. After all, he is expected to descend from the...
(Re-posted from Comfort-Cafe.net, April 2018) Easter has taken on new depth and meaning for me this year as my beloved father just passed away peacefully into the presence of His Savior two weeks ago. Because of the resurrection, I do not have to grieve without hope. I will see my Dad again. My heart is full with so many emotions....
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news . . . Today in the town...
(Re-posted from Comfort-Cafe.net, November 2017) The Art of Listening According to I Corinthians 13 Love is patient (puts up with annoyances; takes time to listen). Love is kind (conveys a nonjudgmental, accepting, open attitude and attuned body language). Love does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud (is humble, validates; refrains from bragging or engaging in one-upmanship)....
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