Mountains are Not Meant to Envy

Mountains are Not Meant to Envy

by | Mar 17, 2023

Guest Author John Piper Mountains are not meant to be envied. In fact, they are not meant to even be possessed by anyone on earth. They are, as David said, “. . . the mountains of God” (Ps. 36:6). If you try to make a Minnesota hill imitate a mountain, you will make a...
Humor

Humor

by | Mar 10, 2023

An airplane takes off from an airport. The Captain is Jewish and the First Officer is Chinese. It’s the first time they have flown together and it is obvious they don’t get along. After 30 minutes, the Jewish captain says, “I don’t like Chinese.” The First Officer...
Cabin Fever (Genesis 8)

Cabin Fever (Genesis 8)

by | Mar 3, 2023

Cabin Fever refers to too many people being in too small a space for too long. It can happen in a small mountain cabin, or a car stuck in traffic, or when your children are sick for three days and the whole family is pretty much on lock-down.  That was certainly...
Weekend Wonder vs. Known, Steady Soldier

Weekend Wonder vs. Known, Steady Soldier

by | Feb 24, 2023

Recently we were in Kathmandu, Nepal. A kind pastor not only gave us their bedroom, but invited me to preach at his church.  I was the weekend wonder.  Later, I wrote the following which Pastor Umesh Bishunke read to his people:...
What God is Doing…

What God is Doing…

by | Feb 17, 2023

. . . in each of our lives is what is valuable.  Being transparent about what is going on is the basis of genuine fellowship.  We connect with other believers around shared experiences of spiritual progress.  So here is mine  (please send me / us...