Dry Trees Who Belong

Dry Trees Who Belong

by | Jun 24, 2022

 “Don’t say, ‘The Lord will surely exclude me from His people,’”  nor  complain, “’I am only a dry tree.’” In these two phrases from Isaiah 56:3,  God addresses two subjects:  belonging and inadequacy.  Belonging   Some foreigners...
Trust

Trust

by | Jun 19, 2022

 Arriving into Singapore some years ago, we were met at the airport by Bob Howder.  We had not met previously, but had corresponded. “Where are we staying?” I asked as we drove away.  Bob responded, “You’ll be with Norm & Louise Barnhart.” I...
More Saved Than Lost

More Saved Than Lost

by | Jun 9, 2022

 You have wondered, “Will more people be saved and enjoy Heaven for eternity, or will more people remain lost?”  If more people remain separated from God, then it seems that satan will have won. And it does not seem logical that God would allow that. It is...
Canary in the Cage (Philip’s Funeral)

Canary in the Cage (Philip’s Funeral)

by | Jun 6, 2022

While we all respect Queen Elizabeth for her steady endurance over a course of 70 years, I laughed until the tears rolled down my cheeks a year ago, insisting that I wanted a hat like the Anglican clergymen who officiated at Prince Philip’s funeral (April, 2021).  I...
Community

Community

by | Jun 4, 2022

 There is a lot of talk in Christian circles about community.  It conveys family, closeness and deep friendships. The strongest Bible statement about community is Luke 2:44.   Luke 2:44 shows us what community is.  Several families had traveled...