A Creative Minority

Scripture: I Kings 19:18 Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.” Reflection: Pastor Mark Batterson, in one of his recent sermons, made this observation:  “From 1934 to 1961, a British...

Super Powers that Save the World

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10  Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Romans 12:6  We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.   Statement: Eighty-two...

Prayers to be Repeated

Prayer:  “Keep on praying and guard your prayers with thanksgiving.” — Colossians 4:2 “When you call me and come and pray to me, I will listen to you.” — Jeremiah 29:12 Reflection: I listened to a podcast the other day and the host mentioned that repeating others...

3 Consideration for the New Year

A New Year – 2022 The new year has begun. Will it be a continuation of 2021, or will 2022 be filled with new opportunities and blessings? We can hope that this new year will be more peaceful than the last few, but even if unrest and angst continue to be our...

The Serious Business of Heaven

Scripture: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. – Luke 2:10 NIV “Be Joyful always, pray continually, be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ...

Exponential Christmas

Scripture: And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42 But the word of the Lord continued to grow and to be multiplied. Acts 12:24  ...