Where Sunday's Message Meets Everyday Life

  • Walking in Faith … over the Grand Canyon!

    A lot of people were tuned into the Discovery Channel on Sunday evening to watch Nik Wallenda attempt to cross the Grand Canyon on a 2-inch high wire. He traversed about a quarter of a mile 1,500 feet above the canyon floor. He did this without a net or a harness. Nik is part of… Continue reading

  • Let the Children Come — Dirty Hands and All!

    This past Sunday we honored fathers and argued for their importance in families and the culture. In addition, we dedicated children and their parents to the Lord. This week we are in the midst of Kids Week (our version of Vacation Bible School). Is this just something to fill time or does it matter to… Continue reading

  • Accidental Pharisees

    I just finished reading Larry Osborne’s Accidental Pharisees. It was entertaining and challenging. I saw myself in every chapter, which sometimes disappointed me and at other times encouraged me. It’s amazing that I can identify with this group of religiously committed men whose name is a byword for hypocrite … but I do. It’s better that… Continue reading

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  • It’s Okay to Say Nothing and Do Nothing

    Jesus took three of the disciples with Him onto a mountain. Out of the twelve, Peter, James and John were chosen to witness something spectacular – something that they could not speak or write about until after the resurrection. On that mountain Jesus was transfigured. That simply means His appearance changed. Mark writes of this… Continue reading

  • Stumbling on the Walk of Faith

    Following Jesus is not a part-time job. When Jesus called Peter to drop his nets and come with Him, He was not asking the fisherman to go with Him for a block or two. He was asking him to consider leaving everything behind in order to be His disciple. Peter left behind a somewhat secure… Continue reading

  • When God Shows Up!

    I recently had a conversation with someone who was carefully critical of our worship service. Grace Fellowship uses both hymns and contemporary songs. We have a praise band, praise team and choir. Few of those who attend wear dress clothes – most are in nice casual clothing, but jeans and t-shirts are not uncommon. Worshipers… Continue reading

  • Why?

    It is not long after little Sally begins to talk that she starts asking a question that is part curiosity part annoyance: “Why?” It seems that no matter how good an answer you give, there is always another “Why?” waiting to pop out. It leads many loving, caring, involved parents to deliver that line they… Continue reading

  • Precious Death

    Psalm 116:15 is one of those verses that causes people to stop and think. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” We often see death as our greatest enemy. We do all we can to insure against an untimely demise. The idea of death is frightening to most people. We may… Continue reading

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  • Honoring Memorial Day

    Colonel Allen West said, “Many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected.” We have just celebrated Memorial Day. It has been called the unofficial start of summer and often features backyard barbeques, trips to the beach,… Continue reading

  • The Moving Line

    I have heard ever since I was young that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. There seems to be something irresistibly enticing about things that are across barriers or even forbidden. I guess it’s human nature to push beyond barriers. It’s that curious, questioning, daring nature that has allowed… Continue reading

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