Weekly Thoughts

Understanding the Covenant #2

Hi all, Last week I explained how the Lord God (Christ) first promised and then made covenant with Abram as part of cutting the covenant. In

Understanding the Covenant #1

Hi all, At first glance this might appear to be a boring subject. The reality however, is that our lives are governed by covenants in its

What “Is Risen” Means #4 of 4

Hi all, Do you remember the moment in your childhood when you realized your parents were once children too? You had never thought of them

What “Is Risen” Means #3 of 4

Hi all, Last week I ended with how the resurrection changed the relationship between Father and Son forever. "This day I have fathered you" the

What “Is Risen” Means #2 of 4

Hi all, Last week I shared how for the first 500 years of Christianity they were focused on the resurrection rather than the cross. I talked about

What “Is Risen” Means #1 of 4

Hi all, Early Christians in Rome were buried outside the city in the catacombs. A catacomb is an underground burial chamber, connected by tunnels,

Nehemiah #3

Hi all, The way they rebuilt the wall is so helpful for us today as we change course or rebuild our lives. It is amazing how many helpful things we

Nehemiah #2

Hi all, We left Nehemiah with the intention of returning to Jerusalem to build up the protective walls of the city. This is a type of you and I

Nehemiah and the Lord’s Recent Word

Hi all, In last month's e-newsletter I shared one of the things the Lord spoke to me concerning 2023, in part: “Strengthen what

According to Your Faith #4 of 4

Hi all, Have you ever felt like the Lord gave you a promise for a loved one, perhaps years ago, but now that person is not walking with the Lord?

According to Your Faith #3 of 4

Hi all, God doesn't test us with evil, but He does test us. Within the test we find an opportunity for growth according to your faith. In

According to Your Faith #2 of 4

Hi all, We often hide behind our fear while telling ourselves and others we are in faith. Sometimes we hide behind fear and blame whatever our

According to Your Faith #1 of 4

Hi all, In the late 1980's I was the pastor of a small church in a rural community in eastern Colorado. Though the church was doing well, it was an

Weaving Life #4 of 4

Hi all, In our study of the Lord weaving our lives together to accomplish His will, we now come to our last example. It is about not feeling

Weaving Life #3 of 4

Hi all, Have you lived long enough to understand how a tiny, everyday decision can have a life changing effect? Sometimes for good and sometimes

Weaving Life #2 of 4

Hi all, This is the story of God's long memory; His ability to keep His promises. If you feel the Lord has given you promises about a loved one,

Elijah and the Whirlwind, # 3 of 3

Hi all, Elijah and Elisha have now left Gilgal in II Kings 2, and arrive in Bethel. Bethel means 'house of God'. Bethel is where

Elijah and the Whirlwind, #2 of 3

Hi all, We left Elijah and Elisha walking away from the border area, Gilgal. I've been sharing how we can't live with one foot in the past and one