Mountains are Not Meant to Envy

Mountains are Not Meant to Envy

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...
Cabin Fever (Genesis 8)

Cabin Fever (Genesis 8)

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...
Differing Personalities

Differing Personalities

You are special. So is every other person, though they differ from you.  God is not into cookie cutter believers– everyone is different.  We observe such differences in everyday life. Different attitudes, values, words, aroma, appearance, aesthetic taste,...
Suddenly The Angel Left

Suddenly The Angel Left

Would you like to talk to an angel about what’s happening to you?  I would. Peter came close, but did not have adequate time for an in-depth discussion.   It is reported in Acts 12:8-10.  King Herod, willing to please the militant Jews, killed...
Meaningful Meetings with the Master (Part 2 of 2)

Meaningful Meetings with the Master (Part 2 of 2)

Our individual worship times are more essential to our spiritual health than serving in a local church; more essential than communion; more essential than fellowship, valuable though all of those things can be.  We have been looking at having nourishing times...