Posts tagged “Bible”
Plug in to the power source
A young man was studying to be a pastor when he learned that his brother had been killed. He felt he should be able…
Today’s devotion is made possible by God’s Word
Sesame Street is dedicated to helping children learn. The Muppets or cast involved help teach them how to read and write. Every episode is…
Worship with the wise men
Everyone celebrates Christmas. We give and get gifts. Everyone celebrates Easter. We hide Easter baskets around the house. How many of us celebrate Epiphany?…
Want more faith?
There is something tricky about church. Many of the things that we love about our favorite church have zero ability to strengthen our faith….
Listen when he speaks
There was an old TV commercial about a financial firm named E.F. Hutton. It showed Mr. Hutton in a busy restaurant or on a…
What’s that smell?!
Taste, touch, hearing, sight, and smell. Those are the five senses. Each is important in some way. The sense of smell has been called…
Baby Yoda and baby Jesus
Have you ever heard of Baby Yoda? He is the adorable character from Disney’s show the Mandalorian, the little guy who turned into an…
Like a tube of toothpaste
Here is what I learned about the Bible from a tube of toothpaste. My wife and I have conflicting views of how to squeeze…
Merry dictionary Christmas!
As a pastor, I get concerned every time December rolls around. It’s not the presents and the busyness and the Santa dilemma that worry…
More than milkshakes
In a lifetime of reading and writing, American author John Irving has noticed there are a greater number of “meaty” novels on best-seller lists…
Jesus’ love makes life sweet
Have you ever tried to make a cake with small children? While it’s fun, it’s also a messy endeavor, and there’s no guaranteeing your…
Tune your ears to hope
Back in 1982, the Wisconsin Badgers played Michigan State in a Big Ten football game on the same day the Milwaukee Brewers played the…