One of those frustrating airline moments…we had just pushed back from the gate but then had stopped on the taxiway; as the minutes ticked by without movement toward the runway, it became clear that something was amiss. There are some… Read More ›
Comfort
Lend Me Your Hope
by Neil Anderson December 14 Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit Lend me your hope for… Read More ›
Under The Dome and Other Closed Systems
I only saw one or two episodes of the TV series. I had actually, you know, read the book: Stephen King’s Under the Dome. It’s a crazy story about an impenetrable semi-sphere that appears in the sky and surrounds a… Read More ›
Circling for a Landing
Do all dogs do this? All the ones I’ve ever had did. They would approach their favorite landing spot…pillow…dog bed…my bed (sigh)…and they would begin the process. They would circle and tramp and circle and tramp and circle and tramp… Read More ›
Wolves in the Dark
Ever thought about wolves?? Ravenous, mean, cunning, cagey, crafty and insidious just about sums ’em up. They are all about one thing and one thing only to destroy, kill and eat. But the wolf that comes in the darkness as… Read More ›
WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
By Neil Anderson Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep Early in my pastoral ministry I received one of those middle-of-the-night telephone calls that every pastor dreads: “Pastor, our son has been… Read More ›
Use God's Strength to Heal Your Broken Pieces
“PERHAPS STRENGTH DOESN’T RESIDE IN HAVING NEVER BEEN BROKEN BUT IN THE COURAGE REQUIRED TO GROW STRONG IN THE BROKEN PLACES” ISAIAH 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am… Read More ›
LET'S LOOSE SOME WEIGHT!!
I admit there are a few extra Christmas pounds I need to loose but this silly antidote leads into my question for you today. WHAT IS WEIGHING YOU DOWN SPIRITUALLY? Would you say that sorrow was your weight? Is your… Read More ›
The Newtown Tragedy, Two Weeks Later and Questions
Today, two weeks after the Newtown Tragedy, I welcome Pastor T.E. Hanna as a guest blogger to reflect on the Sandy Hook shootings and to tackle a few tough faith related questions. T.E. Hanna is currently completing his final term… Read More ›
Max Lucado praying for our country YESTERDAY…
DEAR READER, IT IS A GOOD THING FOR US TO GET OUR EYES OFF OUR OWN PROBLEMS TODAY AND REMEMBER THE PAIN OF OTHERS. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILIES WHO LOST LOVED ONES IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING YESTERDAY. Dear Jesus,… Read More ›
ARE YOU GUILTY OF RECKLESS WORDS?
Click On Photo EVERYONE is guilty of being self-absorbed at some point. Maybe it is a continual selfish bad habit of self-pity, or maybe it is just an occasional lapse of good character. But when it happens, and we realize… Read More ›
You can't be in two camps or play in two teams!
You just can’t!! – That would be totally wrong – you can’t give full allegiance to two teams and be totally committed to them both. But more of that later… Thought I would let you guys know a little about… Read More ›
The Big Picture
Looking at the big picture can be both comforting and scary. When we are dealing with the affairs of our lives, we must have an idea of what we are dealing with, to make an informed assessment of the big… Read More ›
You Are Not Alone
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction… 2 Corinthians 1:3-4a The afflictions we experience and the suffering we endure do not fall outside of the sufficiency… Read More ›