Be kindly affectionate to one another…distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Romans 12;10, 13 From 1986 to 1990, Frank Reed was hostage by Lebanese terrorists. He was beaten and tormented and kept in total darkness but the worst thing was the feeling that no one cared. In Time magazine he said,Continue reading “Care Central”
Category Archives: God’s plan
Working For God
Years ago people took pride in their work. We called it the work ethic. Companies boasted in their craftmanship and excellence. They even had a department devoted to quality control. These companies had a minimum standard for their products. But how things have changed. Workers no longer strive for excellence but rather doing just enoughContinue reading “Working For God”
Work Is Not A Four-Letter Word
Very few people look at work positively. Work to most people is something they endure so they can endure the weekend. There has been numerous cartoons and jokes about Monday morning but is there a positive side to work? What does God think about work? Did Adam and Eve have life of luxury? Was everythingContinue reading “Work Is Not A Four-Letter Word”
Got Hope?
It’s been said that you can go weeks without food, days without water, minutes without air but you cannot go five seconds without hope. You cannot live without hope. You may exist but you cannot truly live. During the Korean War, one of the tactics of the Korean army was to try to destroy theContinue reading “Got Hope?”
Being Tempted?
Every human being faces temptation at some time in their lives, You maybe tempted to lie to protect your reputation. You maybe tempted to cheat on a test to pass a subject in school. Everyone faces temptation but the good news is that God always provides a way out. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptation is anythingContinue reading “Being Tempted?”
Easy For You To Say
Rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4This is a great verse for a coffee mug with a pretty cursive font. It would be a perfect refrigerator magnet or on a greeting card. It makes you sound spiritual if you tell your friends, “Rejoice in the Lord always!” But I hate it when someone quotes thatContinue reading “Easy For You To Say”
Feel The Tug?
A young boy had chosen the ideal day to fly a kite. It was sunny and just the right amount of wind. As he continue to allow his kite to rise higher on the wind currents, an older man approached him. As the man looked into the sky, he could not see the boy’s kite,Continue reading “Feel The Tug?”
Disappointment With God
As a 74 year old minister and grandfather of six, I believe I have made some significant observations. If I had the opportunity to pass on one the most significant observations that we have failed as parents, grandparents, and pastors is to teach people how to handle disappointment. Disappointment is a fact of life, yetContinue reading “Disappointment With God”
Give It To God
“Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation!” Psalm 68:19 A man was walking along a dusty road carrying a large backpack. As he trudged along, a horse drawn wagon pulled up along side and the driver of the wagon stopped andContinue reading “Give It To God”
Squinting Through The Fog
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God . . . and it will be given him… James 1:5 One thing life has taught me…God is God and I am not. God knows everything…I do not. God knows what’s right in every circumstance. We do not. “There is a way that seems right toContinue reading “Squinting Through The Fog”
The Journey 