Latest Blog Posts

  • Meditation on Matthew 9:2

    March 13, 2025

    Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” ~ Matthew 9:2 (NIV) How close to our ministry’s heart this scripture is! I’m sure the story is a familiar one: Jesus is preaching and

    Continue reading

  • Protected: Good News, Great Joy!

    December 25, 2024

    There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

    Continue reading

  • “My Peace I Give You”

    December 11, 2024

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  ~ John 14:27 Sounds Simple Enough This passage from John is one that hopes and strives to invoke

    Continue reading

  • Our True Hope

    December 4, 2024

    “Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” ~ Romans 5:5 When we talk about hope in connection with the season of Advent, we often confuse the things which give us true

    Continue reading

  • Even the Rocks Cry Out

    April 3, 2024

    I went on a hike yesterday.  In addition to the physical fatigue, a few feelings and images linger: the staggering power of the wind on the mountaintop, the breathtaking beauty of the sunset at the end of the day, and the rocks. Rocks, you ask?  Those colorless, motionless, lifeless objects?  I know…  it seems

    Continue reading