Have you ever found yourself reminiscing about ‘the good old days’? As you reflect back on a time in the past, what causes you to think those were better days than the present? In our journey with the apostle Paul, it seems Paul faced some people who held the past in such high esteem that […]
Have you noticed our world has a fascination with both credentials and endorsements? When you are searching for help from a particular professional, such as a doctor or dentist or even a car mechanic or home builder, which is more important to you… the framed credentials and certificates hanging on their walls or referrals from […]
When you hear the word “aroma” what comes to your mind? Perfume or maybe flowers or the air after a rain, or maybe a terrible stench? We’re spending some time with the apostle Paul these days, as he had begun writing yet another letter to his friends in Corinth. Unlike 1 Corinthians, and the two […]
INTEGRITY is a character trait we long to see both in ourselves and others, right? But would you agree integrity is rare, especially with consistency? I find it fascinating that the apostle Paul wrote this to his friends in the crazy city of Corinth, about 2000 years ago: “Our conscience testifies that we have conducted […]
Have you ever come to the end of yourself with absolutely nothing left? In that place of desperation were you thinking your life might be over? Did you know there are at least TWO famous Bible heroes who came to that place? The great prophet Elijah, as he ran from Queen Jezebel who threatened to […]
Hello, my “Walking with Jesus” friends, I know that in our day few people actually sit down to hand write letters or cards of thanks or encouragement, because technology and social media is faster and less expensive. But not all that long ago receiving a handwritten, thoughtful letter was cherished in most parts of the […]
Have you ever found yourself GREATLY encouraged to a point of overflowing JOY, by the visit of a friend who brings you much anticipated news about people you have not seen in a long time? I love such reunions, how about you? So, let’s watch one of those today. For quite some time we’ve been […]
In Ephesus, as this silversmith named Demetrius rallied lots of people together, he made a profound claim which stirred up a riot. Acts 19 tells us he said: You know my friends, that we receive a good income from this business. And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray […]
But I see that Paul was greatly encouraged by Titus’ return and report in 2nd Corinthians 7:6-10 “God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus…He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever. Even if I […]
Do you have some people in your life whom you rarely see, but when you do connect your spirit is greatly refreshed? What would it be like for us and others if you and I determined to be people like that—people who refresh others, people who simply are a blessing to everyone who has contact […]
