I read the first three chapters of Genesis this morning. Just eighty verses, but wow…so much in them! I wonder how many pages of commentary, blog posts, devotional thoughts, and sermons over the past millennia have mined the treasures in what is less than three pages in my Bible! Innumerable! Genesis 1-3 tells us who …
Following Jesus
Yesterday, we said goodbye to our daughters, sons-in-law, and five grandchildren after five days together. This was a special treat, as we have not celebrated Christmas in person, all together, since 2018. It was sad to hug our people, knowing it would be months before we see them again. I wasn’t looking forward to the …
The Christian’s Battle With Sin
Do Christians sin? This question was posed to me recently by a blog reader, not in those exact words, but by suggesting that certain scriptures seem to indicate that those who belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ cannot sin. For instance, 1 John 3:6 says, “No one who abides in Him sins; no one …
Christmas Anticipation!
This Friday, our youngest daughter and her family will fly into the States from overseas. Needless to say, we are very excited to spend Christmas together—the first time since 2018 that we will all be in the same room physically. The three younger grandchildren have only experienced Christmas with their cousins over Zoom, and I’m …
Is Peace Possible In Our World?
A few weeks ago, Todd and I took part in a mission trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We worked with Life in Messiah, an organization dedicated to sharing the gospel with God’s chosen people, the Jews. It was a busy week of ministry. We set up on a college campus and beach boardwalks, displaying a …
The Way Of The Word 