Comfort

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3 ESV) It was difficult to find comfort last night after hearing the saddening news about Charlie Kirk. I, as many more did, prayed for his family and our country. We are truly so broken … Read more

Degrees

17 Now the Lord[a] is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord,[b] are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.[c] For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:17-18 ESV) As our scripture says, we are being … Read more

Reflected

19 As in water face reflects face,    so the heart of man reflects the man. (Proverbs 27:19 ESV) Who we truly are is not so well hidden as we may think. Who we are is reflected in our words and deeds. If we are truly God’s, then the fruit of the spirit will be evident. We … Read more

Plant & Water

6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. (1 Corinthians 3:6-8 ESV) Throughout my life in ministry, God has given me many chances … Read more

Sunday Reflection: Parents

19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 19:19 ESV) My wife has spent the better part of any free time she had the last few weeks dealing with her mother who has had some illness and dementia. She lives a few hours away and my wife, her sister and … Read more