If you are a sports fan, or a church regular you have probably seen signage that says "John 3:16" and/or heard the actual text. The first person to hear it was a member of the Jewish Ruling Council. He was well studied in the Scriptures (at least what had been recorded up to that date). … Continue reading Was the first person to hear John 3:16 changed in the blink of an eye? →

The following is a non-fiction review of what might have happened to the character reflected in the historical fiction "Night School", following the event which is presented in that story. The timing of the story "Night School" is hard to pinpoint. Based on the order that John relays the details, Jesus had some of the … Continue reading Night School – Aftermath →

Throughout history there have often been the faithful and the frauds, side-by-side. It is often not easy to identify which each person is. One day in the desert the ground opened up and swallowed a large group of the frauds. But that was just one day. On most days there are people who act religious, … Continue reading The weeds in the wheat →

“If you can trust a puzzle company to make sure every piece is in the box to complete the puzzle, then why can’t you trust God that every piece of your life is there for a reason?” Author unknown (if you know who said this first, please let me know)   So why is it … Continue reading Do you have all the puzzle pieces? →

I confess. I am a coupon clipper. Of course, in the digital age I don’t see many paper coupons anymore. When I make a big purchase online I search for coupon codes. For stores that match prices, I also search for better pricing. Call me frugal (but please don’t call me cheap). I also accrue … Continue reading Coupons, Rewards and Vouchers →

Why do people love, and how are you loved? The reasons for loving seem to fall into three categories:   "If" love is dependent on performance, appearance, or trait. Those who think (but might not say) I will love you if (or when): you make me feel a certain way you treat me like I want … Continue reading What kind of love do you have? →

Just visited Evangel Ministries in Detroit on this Lord's Day. Folks were talking about going through trials. Funny how James 1 talks about when (not if) you go through trials. Why do we have to go through trials at all? Why can't everything just be good? Pastor Flynn Smith provided a great word picture: We, … Continue reading Craftwork and God →

Do you ever wish that you had an ark, just for yourself and a select few, so you could escape the craziness? Perhaps you would invite some of your friends, or some of your family, or some really important and/or impressive person you don't know, but wish you did. It is probably easy to think … Continue reading An Ark At The Ready →

Now there’s a good question, at least for those bold enough to ask. It would be nice to have that answer, to check off everything on the list, and then live easy, confident in qualification. The good news is that this question has already been answered, foregoing your need to request a personal audience with … Continue reading What does the LORD require of me? →

It is so good to travel with him - to see the way he loves the people, to see the compassionate miracles that rescue others from their woundedness. Perhaps we might like a little more notice about where we are going and what we will be doing, but we are the followers, and he is … Continue reading Kingdom Come →