On the Way

“I am going to send an angel in front of you, to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared” (Exodus 23:20) When you spend time in God’s Word, you begin to notice that God and the people of God have a problem standing still and staying...

Tell the Story

“Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children, another generation” (Joel 1:3). One of the best ways to engage folks is through the art of story. “Once upon a time…” “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” “A sower went...

Fund for Leaders

“He said to me, “Mortal, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart and hear with your ears;” (Ezekiel 3:10). In Ezekiel chapter 3, we read about Ezekiel’s call by God to serve as a prophet. This call involves speaking hard words that the people of...

Small Drops of Hope

“For surely, I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Yesterday we finished the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. We began reading Jeremiah on August 5, and let’s be honest,...

Celebrate

“For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate” (Luke 15:24). Prodigal Son Parable painting by Bertram Poole I love reading the Gospel of Luke chapter 15, which includes the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke...

Bus Stop

“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long” (Psalm 25:4-5) Our neighbor was out early this morning, standing with his two young children as they waited...