Where Sunday's Message Meets Everyday Life

  • A Real Eye-Opener!

    Scripture speaks powerfully. It comforts us. It challenges us. It awes us. God’s Word is indeed powerful and active. Consider the words given by God through Peter. I considered adding my comments, but these words need no help from me in getting their point across: But the day of the Lord will come like a… Continue reading

  • A is A

    When I was a teenager I loved listening to comedians – Steve Martin, “Father Guido Sarducci” from Saturday Night Live fame, and Robin Williams. Whereas today’s comedians cannot say three words without dropping the “f bomb,” these guys were a little more reserved – most of the time. Robin Williams’ first comedy album was called… Continue reading

  • File Under: “I Told You So!”

    As a dad I am ecstatic that my daughter chose a university that doesn’t have co-ed dormitories.  Even better, she’s in an all-freshman girl’s dorm.  It’s a father’s dream come true. According to a recent article on LiveScience.com, 90% of U.S. college dorms are co-ed.  That’s right – 90%.  So … should we expect that… Continue reading

  • Helpful Links

    I was asked yesterday what websites were good for Bible study.  There are many, but here are some that I frequent: www.biblegateway.com – basic Bible study with many translations available www.biblos.com – a variety of Bible study tools quickly accessible www.biblestudytools.com – just type in the verse you want, and it pops up with the… Continue reading

  • Heroes

    A hero is defined as one “of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.”  There are fictional heroes like Superman and Spiderman.  There are military heroes like George Washington, Alvin York and Norman Schwarzkopf.  There pioneering heroes like Lewis and Clark, Chuck Yeager and Neil Armstrong.  There are the contemporary… Continue reading

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  • Fort Hood Massacre

    I listened with horror to the reports coming in about the U.S. Army Major who for some reason turned two pistols on fellow soldiers and civilians at Ft. Hood.  It would not have been so startling if a crazed radical from off the base had stormed in guns blazing to do whatever damage he could… Continue reading

  • Hard Drive Failure

    Wouldn’t you know it – the day after I reminded the congregation to always be thankful for everything (Ephesians 5:20), my hard drive crashes. And the man who repeatedly reminds his daughter to back up her hard drive has not backed up his own in four or five months. I cannot imagine the mess I… Continue reading

  • Now That’s Scary

    Today is Halloween.  In a few hours our street will be lined with cars dropping their children off for trick or treating. Children all over the country will collectively come away with tons of candy. Teens and adults will have costume parties. Halloween has become a really big deal. Recent studies have shown that Americans… Continue reading

  • Holy in His Sight

    If you haven’t read through Colossians 1 in a while, it’s worth the effort!  I’m blown away by how Jesus is portrayed – as Divine Creator, Powerful Sustainer and Perfect Reconciler. What floored me when I read it the final time was that His reconciling work will lead to Jesus Himself presenting me“holy before [God],… Continue reading

  • Waiting

    Waiting – we do a lot of it.  You’d think that we’d be used to it by now – that our blood pressure wouldn’t spike and we could unlock our jaws.  We can  even be somewhat productive with wireless communication and internet.  If not productive, then at least mildly entertained by an I-pod or some… Continue reading