READ: LUKE 5: 1-11 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out to where it is deeper and let down your nets, and you will catch many fish. Fishing is a hobby that I truly enjoy. Though I have been fishing since my youth, I have never felt the need to…
READ: PSALM 16 I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.” (V. 2) Music appreciation was not my favorite course during my freshman year of college. I found no valid reason to listen to old music written by old men. But with the passage of…
READ: HOSEA 4: 1-7 Hear the word of the Lord, O people of Israel! The Lord has filed a lawsuit against you saying: “There is no faithfulness, no kindness, no knowledge of God in your land.” (v. 1) Kevin Lawrence, a head basketball coach, referee and social studies wrote an article for the York Daily…
READ: PROVERBS 2 For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. (V. 6) “Woodie” is one of the harbingers of Spring around our house. You have probably figured it out by the name–Woodie is a woodpecker. He announces the imminent arrival of Spring by constantly drilling away on our metal rain…
We start our day with a circle-up at the beginning of every trekker trip. In this circle we check with ourselves, go over our plans for the day, and talk about our covenant. As Trekkers, we agree to: Try new things. Respect God’s Creation Embrace electronic-free moments. Kommunicate with others After this reminder, we prayed,…
“UNLESS I SEE THE NAIL MARKS ON HIS HANDS…I WILL NOT BELIEVE.” JOHN 20:25 He kept walking. I tried to keep pace with my energetic guide, but a blazing afternoon sun and nibbling gnats kept sending an urgent message to my brain: Stop! Turn Back! But the walking continued. Hamilton insisted. Every inch of his…
“NOW IS THE TIME FOR GRIEF, BUT I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN AND YOU WILL REJOICE.” JOHN 16:22 Chatting up the receptionist on the way into the gym is not something I typically do. Thirty minutes on the treadmill is the goal, a quick shower, off to work. Fifty minutes total. Today was different. “Not…
READ: ACTS 4:1—41 But Peter and the Apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.” (V. 29) Growing up I was cautioned by my parents, and other responsible adults, to avoid certain behaviors or situations lest I run into trouble. It saved me from doing things I would come to regret on…
“Beautiful flowers,” quipped the woman, pushing a metal cart down the hallway. Outside Room 126, Edith slumped in her wheelchair, seemingly unaware of thew exchange taking place between my wife, Pam, and her caregiver. “You know who she is?” exclaimed Pam. “She’s a hero! She deserves beautiful flowers.” “Hero?” stammered the astonished aid. “Our Edith?…
READ: JAMES 1:1-3; 12 For you know when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. (V. 2) Ten years ago, Dave, a neighbor, friend and golf-buddy, was diagnosed with multiple cancers throughout his body. He was counseled to get his affairs in order as in Dave’s words, “I’ll be soon popping…