Last Sunday Pastor Lee led us to start considering the idea of persecution: the definition, aspects, and even benefits of it. Today I’d like to wrap those thoughts into the bigger picture known as tribulation. Tribulation includes all sorts of problems, from undeserved (but necessary) persecution through the nudges of guidance (“Drop kick me, Jesus…”) … Read more
1 John 15:18-19 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.” A cell mate came into my cell … Read more
When Sonya and I were in the process of making Montana our summer home (we were living in Tucson the rest of the year), we needed to have a well drilled. We had some friends who suggested that we have someone “witch” our property for a favorable place to drill the well. Now, I do … Read more
“Dwell with God and He will Dwell with you!” “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” New International Version (NIV)
Unity is very desirable. Just read . “One Lord, one faith, one baptism (identification), one God and Father of all, Who is above all and through all, and in you all.” Diversity is very desirable. Just read . “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I do not need you!’ And the head cannot say … Read more
At Monday’s bible study of , we had a very interesting discussion comparing what was going on in the city of Sodom and what is taking place in our country today. Neither one paints a pretty picture. It would be difficult not to see some parallels between the two cultures. A great deal of lamenting … Read more
Good March 1st Morning, I am going to follow my own advice and stop and smell the roses. For the past month, I have been able to post a thought or two every day. Now is the time for me to slow down with the posts. We will see if once or twice a week … Read more