Alive to God

Alive to God

Recently a new president was installed at our alma mater.  The local pastor who brought the charge to the new president said:  “The greatest gift I can bring to the people of my congregation is not administrative skill.  The greatest gift I can give to...
Identifying with the Dead

Identifying with the Dead

Prominence is given in the Old Testament to the offerings and sacrifices Jewish worshippers made to God. Many animals died to temporarily cover sin. God wanted the people to identify with their sacrifices – know the animal was dying in their place.   ...
The Maturing of Judah

The Maturing of Judah

 In Genesis 38, Judah, the third oldest son of Jacob, comes off as self-righteous and hypocritical.  But by the time we get to Genesis 44, Judah has matured.  He is self-sacrificing, putting concern for his father above his own freedom.  What a...
More is Happening

More is Happening

When we first met her she was a trim 120 pounds with long hair and a beauty of attitude we still enjoy.  A year before we met her, she took a work break from the local hospital where she is a nurse.  Her husband joined her as they left the building for a...
Invited to Leave

Invited to Leave

Some time ago, I was talking with a godly missionary who was being told to leave the area in which she was serving. She had contributed to her critic’s success, and now he was turning on her.  The following thoughts could apply to any Christian being rejected and...