"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless."Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV I remember when I was a child I was given $11 as a gift. I finally had my own money and I loved it. I was so worried that I might lose it. So, … Continue reading Don’t love money (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
Month: September 2021
Is it enough to be a good and kind person?
Many people today would summarize their life philosophy this way: Just be a good and kind person and that's enough. If I'm a good person, it should go well with me. If I'm kind, then I will be accepted. If I'm nice, then I'll probably make it into heaven just fine. They place their faith … Continue reading Is it enough to be a good and kind person?
Find a quiet place (Mark 1:35)
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.Mark 1:35 One mistake that we make in church leadership is that we too often ask people to get together and do something. Go to a small group! Come to … Continue reading Find a quiet place (Mark 1:35)
Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love
This has been a truly awesome summer at the pool. We started out with Isaiah and Amos (my four-year-old twins) rocking floaties and hanging near the shallow end. Now, they literally dive head first into the deep end and can practically swim--without any floaties!--the length of the pool. They are little fish. They can hold … Continue reading Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love
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