“A-woman!?!” Oh, the Depths to Which We have Fallen

Make no mistake, friends. There is an attack on our country and our Constitution. Evil used to hide under rocks, then pop up in attempts to make us stumble. Today, evil lives "large and in charge" in many venues, including our nation's capital. Case in point is United Methodist-ordained minister, "Rev" Emanuel Cleaver, who opened …

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“To the Jew First”…but is that Always a Good Thing?

Many of us who love the Jewish people often cite Romans 1:16 as a foundational passage because we are told the gospel of salvation was sent to the Jew first, then to the Greek (non-Jewish world). As Gentile believers, we are aware of later passages in Romans (and elsewhere) that make clear our opportunity to …

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5 Goals for the New Year

Thankfully, we've torn off the last page of the 2020 calendar and 2021 lies before us. Will the new year be a reprieve from the chaos of the past 12 months, or will it be more of the same? We don't know about that. But what we do know is that King Jesus still reigns, …

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Comfort in the Midst of a Tough Year

As we approach the end of 2020, I don't know of anyone who isn't ready for it to be over! We all look for brighter days ahead, but what happens when those days continue to seem out of reach? At times, we need a touch. A touch from the Lord that brings comfort and hope. …

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