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We are helping to make it easy for people to come to know the Lord without even trying. Our attitude points the way. Here’s how: By being accessible. Our lives are an open book. Paul says we are letters “known … Continue reading →

“This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to His own holy people. For it has pleased God to tell His people that the riches and glory of Christ are for you … Continue reading →

“Your name will be a curse word among my people, for the Sovereign Lord will destroy you and call his true servants by another name.” (Isaiah 65:15) It looks as if God had the same problem here as we have … Continue reading →

“People who never before inquired about me are now asking about me. I am being found by people who were not looking for me. To them I have said, ‘I am here.’  I opened my arms to my own people … Continue reading →

The forgiveness of God teaches you to fear God. Seems like an odd connection — forgiveness and fear — but after you hear King David (from the Old Testament) talk about both of these things in one of his psalm … Continue reading →

Reconciliation. It is and has been the sweeping expanse of God’s movement through history. Satan and sin separates; God brings back together. God is in the reconciling business. First, He’s reconciling the world to Himself in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:19). … Continue reading →

When Marti and I were first getting to know each other we used to call God our social coordinator. That was because being that we were about 500 miles apart, our time together was usually limited and we wanted to … Continue reading →

With all of my heart, thank you for your kind words in birthday greetings. Because we are growing closer together day after day, let me bring you further into our family by helping you understand what is behind John’s desire … Continue reading →

“What do you mean, you are not the dark horse?” she said, trotting up next to me. “Do you not know yourself?”   At that I looked down at my white leg, expecting to see it reflect up at me … Continue reading →

Our next-door neighbors are Jewish and since Sunday night, they have been celebrating Rosh Hashanah or the Jewish New Year. Watching them celebrate with family and friends has brought the story of Nehemiah into modern day reality. These traditional celebrations … Continue reading →