But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16 (NIV) It’s mid-August. Have you felt the pull of autumn, yet? The gardens bulge with ripened fruits and veggies. Back-to-school sales remind us that our children soon trade in … Continue reading →
Take off your masks leave them at the door, with your shoes for this is holy ground. We have been called not to act, as if our heart wasn’t broken and our soul not bruised. But we’ve been called
Continue reading →Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. (Psalm 100:2) The Bible is filled with verses commanding us to worship. Many churches today have worship bands, worship leaders, even worship pastors. You can buy worship CDs. Hang … Continue reading →
Recently I remembered an extraordinary day 25 years ago. I call it the day the children prayed in church. There was no junior church that day. The pianist was out of town, the song leader had a scheduling crunch, the … Continue reading →