Monday-Friday of each week we will be leading you in a time of Biblical reflection and prayer.
The Declaration of Independence and the role of religion in it.
Carol shows us a different way to look at the debate over Critical Race Theory.
What does freedom mean? A look at freedom from Peter and Paul.
Talking about calendars, various liturgical ones both religious and civil.
Talking and praying about “zealous youth and cautious age” not guiding our steps but rather our gentle shepherd. Psalm 90 #andallofourtomorrows
Thinking and praying generationally, not just individually. From 2 Kings 20:12-19
The Good News of Jesus Christ—He takes our sin and gives us His righteousness.
Talking and praying about passing our faith on to the next generation. Deuteronomy 6
What does it mean to say God is transcendent? What does it mean to say that God is immanent? Plus, prayers for our church family.
What does a wholehearted love for Jesus look like? Jesus tells two parables to explain.
What the Bible says about grandchildren and my thoughts about being a grandfather. Plus, I introduce a new prayer resource—“Every Moment Holy” by Douglas McKelvey.
Some Memorial Day musings, a correction of fact from yesterday's sermon, and a beautiful prayer from the Valley of Vision.
Part three of the Lord's Prayer. What does “lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil” mean?
Our second of four reflections on the Lord's Prayer. Also, an 8-year old's explanation of how God answers prayer.
Looking at the 9th and 10th Amendments and praying for our nation and our church. Oh, and a greeting at the end by two special guests.
Talking and praying about why there were sacrifices in the Old Testament and not now. 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Hebrews 9:27-28.
Talking and praying about King Saul and seeking God's kingdom, not our own.
Talking and praying about mothers and Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Thinking and praying about the 6th and 8th amendments to the US Constitution. Deuteronomy 1 is connected to these protections while under criminal prosecution.
You have to click on this video to see what I'm talking about today—the painting behind me, the nature of art, God as potter from Jeremiah 18, Isaiah 29 and 2 Cor. 3.
Reflections on Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce and the great failure of the Boomer generation on marriage. “Let marriage be held in honor among all.” Hebrews 13:4a
How might God use the pandemic for His glory? One way may be to raise up a generation of cross-cultural missionaries. Here is a missionary scripture, a missionary story, a missionary song, and a missionary prayer.
Talking and praying about the fifth amendment and why those protections are necessary.
The precious 4th amendment, its background in Deuteronomy 17, the Christian response to injustice regarding property in Hebrews 10, and praying about all these matters.
A look at the interesting structure of Luke's account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. Praying that, like Philip, we may open our mouths to speak of Jesus.
The Christian's “constitution” found in Philippians 2. Praying about considering others better than ourselves.
Seeking to exercise care about fear vs foolishness regarding COVID. Talking and praying about fearing God and not fearing those who want us to keep quiet about Jesus (from Matthew 10).
Looking at and praying about Proverbs 18:17 in connection with the narratives being promoted about law enforcement.
A biblical and historical perspective on the human body and sexuality. Praying for “Your Body, God's Plan” this weekend.
Talking and praying about human sexuality and “Your Body, God's Plan” this weekend.
Talking and praying about showing grace to others. Romans 12:9-18 shows us the way.
A study of texts that tell us that God does not lie. Neither should we, even if it brings inconvenience.
The more we grow in grace, the more humbled we are by our sin, the more we treasure Christ, the more our lives are displaying Jesus Christ's perfect patience to those who would believe in Jesus for eternal life. Thankful for the example of Raymond Dalland, who lived this before me and so many others.
Talking about Gregory's “fishhook” theory of the death of Christ, plus some thoughts about COVID-19 vaccination and the importance of local elections.
Why the BODILY resurrection of Jesus is so important. Also, some interesting info about the gospel song, “I Serve a Risen Savior” also known as “He Lives.”
Looking at Jesus' second temptation—the temptation to be spectacular.
Looking at Jesus' first temptation, the temptation to be relevant.
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