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God in a hug
But on the way, Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back to your mothers’ homes…Then she kissed them good-bye, and they all broke down and wept. “No,” they said. “We want to go with you…But Naomi replied, “Why should you go on with… Continue Reading “God in a hug”
A Perfect Time to Praise
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, my soul. —Psalm 146:1 Today’s headlines are not pretty…bad politics…inequality…riots…injustice…police brutality…school closings…white privilege…conspiracy theories…crimes against police…COVID-19…defaming monuments…stay at home orders…Black Lives Matters…All Lives Matter…school openings…unemployment… It is easy to be discouraged. Just one of those issues has potential… Continue Reading “A Perfect Time to Praise”
Commands
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” —Psalm 32:8-9 Do not… Continue Reading “Commands”
Guilty
Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. —Psalm 32:5 …trying to hide my guilt. When… Continue Reading “Guilty”
God Can’t Love Me
Peter was a large, muscular man who served in the Vietnam War. His appearance was intimidating; yet, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He faithfully attended church. He served others and was generous with his time, skills, and finances. He was the… Continue Reading “God Can’t Love Me”
Hello Doubt
Over the last several days, as the talk of reopening the state has begun to grab attention, an emotion, more deceptive than fear, has started impacting our psyches. Its name is doubt. Doubt is married to fear. They usually do not leave home without… Continue Reading “Hello Doubt”
Light for Today
Isaiah was an Old Testament prophet. He served the Lord through some of the most uncertain times in Israel’s history. Politically the nation was in constant turmoil. Economically the people were suffering. Public safety was at an all time low because of threats from… Continue Reading “Light for Today”
Foreigners Among Us:Part 2
That one word…immigrant…is packed with meaning, but it is not big enough to define a foreigner.
Nairobi’s City Park
359 Words – Approximate Reading Time 2 minutes My first trip to Kenya took place in 2005. At that time I was the pastor of Agape Baptist Church located in Pinson, AL. Agape supported a missionary who was located in Nairobi. He was a… Continue Reading “Nairobi’s City Park”
Kenya Rains
The first day of a conference in Kenya is always the most challenging. I have nerves to deal with, new faces looking at me with anticipation (which creates a sense of pressure) and all the logistics of materials and introductions. When I introduce myself… Continue Reading “Kenya Rains”
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