For the last couple of months I’ve been struggling with how to teach the Book of Revelation. To be honest, my study of the Apocalypse has been like herding cats. Just when I thought I had everything organized, well thought out and heading in the right direction, a stray theme or vision or symbol came […]
During the summers of the 1980’s construction boom years, I delivered building supplies for Ulrich Lumber all over the Metro Detroit area. Through the long hours in the yard and on the road, the Lord provided just enough shekels to get me through college and seminary. I remember one of the perks of driving the […]
The Bible is God’s Word to us! It is the revelation about the person and work of Jesus, the Son of God, for the forgiveness of sins. It’s a book full of good and gracious news written to give us hope. For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so […]
NEW THIS SUMMER Friends and Daggers (Summer edition) “Praying the Psalms with Jesus” When you first begin praying your way through the Psalms, you might feel as if you’re a spiritual pilgrim traveling through a strange yet sacred land. Start traveling and it doesn’t take long to realize that this prayerbook (and hymnal) given to […]
Would you like to be a part of this year’s 40 Day Lenten Journey? The 2021 virtual journey will be both a video vlog and written devotional. You can view a sample of “Day 1: The Tempted Christ” here … Our journey starts, Ash Wednesday, February 17th. If you would like the video devotionals sent directly to your […]
During this Advent season we are reminded that the Lord has come. He has seen and known our griefs and sorrows. He has conquered all enemies … sin, death and the devil. And one day, He will reappear and make all things new, perhaps yet this day. Till then we pray, “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” […]
The Lord bless and keep you and give to you His peace. In the Gospel reading for this week, John the Baptist sends two of his disciples to Jesus with the question … “Are you the One who is to come or should we expect someone else?” Luke 7:18 (NIV) At that time Jesus cured […]
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.Revelation 22:20-21 (NIV) A blessed Advent to you and your family. Along with the universal Church – the communion of saints gathered from all times, in all places and among all peoples […]
Advent – A New Church Year “Come, Lord Jesus!” A blessed Advent to you and your family. On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year. In order to prepare for the “comings” of Jesus and to continually receive His gifts, I’d like to provide you with some resources so that you might be […]
A New Church Year On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year. The Sundays of Advent, unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, don’t focus on renewed personal efforts or resolutions for a “new year … new you”. Rather, this penitential season warns against any spiritual confidence in human potential. They turn us […]
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 18. The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 18. Psalm 34 Deuteronomy 10:12-21 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Matthew 22:34-46
Here’s a vlogcast of the Scripture study for Sunday, Trinity 17. The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 17. Psalm 2 Proverbs 25:6-14 Ephesians 4:1-6 Luke 14:1-11
FAQ’s What does the To Whom Shall We Go journey have to do with the events of 2020? 2020 has revealed a world that is sick, torn apart and ravaged by sin, death and the devil. In days like these, where and to whom shall we go? What is the cure? Where is the healing? The good […]
Ten Days with the Ten Commandments Starts Thursday, October 22nd Perhaps, the greatest revealer of 2020 and the most disturbing systemic symptom has been our lack of love. Sadly, the worst of the world has brought out the worst in us. The good news is that, in Jesus, the worst of us (and the world) […]
One Commandment Directed Toward Two When Jesus was asked about the Ten Commandments, He summarized them with one word directed toward two. (Matthew 22:35-40) Love God.Love the neighbor. Perhaps, the greatest revealer of 2020 and the most disturbing systemic symptom has been our lack of love. Sadly, the worst of the world has brought out the worst in […]
