Grinches And Grudges
What little I know about The Grinch who stole Christmas has now been expanded significantly. When my wife and a friend returned from the the theater the other day, I asked, “What was the Grinch’s problem anyway?”. Was…
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Lips That Give Thanks
Paul uses the catch-phrase, ”Let Us…”, over a dozen times in Hebrews. cf. Heb.2:1; 4:1, 11 & 14; 10:22, 23, 24 & 25; 12:1a, 1b & 12:28 and 13:13 & 15. Actually, while the author of the epistle…
Our Lasting Gratitude
To be heralded as a man or woman of valor is quite an extra-ordinary honor, worthy of our applause. Yet our nation has been blessed with hundreds of thousands of military veterans who should also be thanked for…
A Pervasive Joy
How does one explain Heb.12:2 – – who for the JOY set before Him (He) endured the cross? In His humanity Jesus dreaded the cross. With ex- ceptional fervency Jesus prayed in the garden before His crucifixion: Father,…
In Helping, I Found Everything
Marion Mill’s life was a fairy tale. She was born in a palace in Hungary with a silver spoon in her mouth. She attended the best schools and the most prestigious university in Vienna. She fell in love…
Living And Holy Sacrifices
Unlike animals who were killed before being were placed on the altar, God now charges His people to be living sacrifices (Ro.12:1). Beyond just obedience, our response is motivated by the mercies of God. God’s abundant grace, seen…
A Symbol Of Death
In the time of Christ, a cross was not some piece of art décor. There was nothing decorative about a cross, it was a cruel and certain means of execution – – a symbol of death. William Barclay…
The Marvel Of God’s Creation
Seeds may be dropped into the ground upside down or sideways, yet the plants come up to the surface……One grain of corn will produce a stalk on which there may be two ears, with perhaps 742 grains on…
Getting To The Bottom Line
A dairy farmer went to buy a new pick-up truck. He had seen an ad in the paper about discounts and factory rebates, so he decided to trade in his old clunker. He chose a new model and…
A Generous Gesture
While dining out with a group from church last Sunday afternoon, the manager at Red Lobster stopped at our table to share this generous offer. At Red Lobster we would like to celebrate the work ministers do and…