Gratitude Perfumes Everything*

Gratitude Perfumes Everything*

Where does gratitude rank on your list of godly virtues? Right up there with obedience, love, faith, hope, joy, patience and longsuffering?  Or is gratitude second tier;  important, but not crucial.  Down there with hospitality and cheerfulness—nice but...
New Testament Inspiration

New Testament Inspiration

Inspiration of the Old Testament is easy to document in the New Testament:  “All Scripture is given by inspirationof God, and is profitable for doctrine,for reproof, for correction and forinstruction in righteousness” (II Timothy 3:16). That is, the New Testament...
How God Led Us into Missions Pt. 1

How God Led Us into Missions Pt. 1

If God leads you into world missions, your story will be different from ours.  We send this forth simply as how He did it for us. It is merely an example of the kinds of things God may do for you.   My husband and I served in the pastorate for about 30 years. We...
God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 2

God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 2

Acts 10 and 11 Like Peter, we can talk change, but don’t actually like change. Suppose you had been able to speak to Peter just before he arrived at Cornelius’ house.  You could have made a powerful case to him for receiving the Gentiles: “Peter, in Acts 2:17,...
God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 2

God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 1

Acts 10 and 11 “Mr. Jones, no more salt in your diet.  And I am sorry to press you, but you must lose 40 pounds. . . .” “Honey, the doctor’s report came back today.  We are having a baby.” “The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of …” “He is...