Monthly Archives: October 2011

Living unmasked

Our self-effort is nothing compared with the glory of God at work in us. Regardless of our background, skills, sharp wit and dedicated heart for success, the real truth about our Christian lives is that God is at work in … Continue reading

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Punching out the President

My recent trip to Grove City, Pennsylvania was punctuated everywhere with a sense of appreciation for history. The college itself was founded in 1876. Brick, stone and mortar are the consistent building materials including the newer buildings that have been … Continue reading

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Their place in the world

So I’m back in the Student Union building at Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania. I say “back” because it was two years ago when I last wrote a couple of Catches from here. I spoke in chapel yesterday morning … Continue reading

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Green swishes

I left home for the airport at 4:25 yesterday morning and as I pulled out of the driveway and turned down the street, a full moon came into view as if it were parked at the end of the block. … Continue reading

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More noble

Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (Acts 17:11) “Truth seekers rarely take someone’s … Continue reading

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What do you want?

God wants an interactive relationship with us. He wants a relationship with someone who wants one with him. We’re all a big part of this. The reason I know this is because he extended an invitation to us that calls … Continue reading

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The gospel is waiting

The gospel is waiting. It is waiting not to be spoken, but to be lived. The gospel is waiting to be believed and to be put to use in your life and mine. It’s not just a static message; it’s … Continue reading

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It’s been a good life

Rufus does not look like he is long for this world. The color has gone out of his fins, his head seems slightly deformed and there is a gray spot on top of it that was never there before. Rufus … Continue reading

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