Today (or should I say two-day?) is Tuesday, 2/22/22. Two verses from 2 Timothy chapter 2 are quite encouraging for us today (or is too-day?), and we start with: The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others Read More
Category: Bible
Lest We Forget
My wife and I were relaxing on the couch one afternoon, savoring a break from stress. Except oh no! we forgot to pick up our daughter after basketball practice! Life can get stressful, busy, urgent – and we can easily forget what is most important. Like the importance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Take Read More
What is the Gospel?
The other day, I walked through the entire house to get next to my wife because I had something I wanted to share with her. Except, by the time I arrived, I had forgotten what it is I wanted to say. I should add this isn’t the only time it’s happened. The Gospel of Jesus Read More
There’s No Fooling God
You can fool most of the people most of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time. So, what about fooling yourself? Or about fooling God? The Bible tells us the truth that our own hearts or inward beings are very deceptive. Not just deceptive to others, but to Read More
Daily Reminders of the Gospel
I have a friend and mentor who was sharing how he has taught himself the habit of praying for a missionary family when he washes his hands. That was a few years ago, and so I’ve pondered how COVID has increased these prayers – and how God has answered them! I like the principle involved Read More
The Ocean Voyage of the Christian Life
John Newton is probably best known for writing the hymn, “Amazing Grace.” The son of a sailor and a sailor himself for many years, John makes an analogy of many ocean vessels with that of the Christian life: “Imagine to yourself a number of vessels, at different times, and from different places, bound to the Read More
COVID changes and God’s Will
It’s not always easy to trust God, because sometimes, He changes things. And often, His changes aren’t what you had in mind. Friday morning, my eight year old son woke up sick. You could see it in his eyes, but the sore throat and throwing up were also enormous clues that, even as a Read More
Toward Greater Love
I stood at our kitchen sink, cleaning away scuzz from repairing a bathroom sink. I was tired at the end of the day, wishing the repair project was done so that I could be in bed. My mind wandered to what was coming next. Tonight had been a ministry night at church, which I had Read More
A Window of Grace
If you were to ask me – right now – ‘hey Chips, how are you doing? How’s life going for you?’, I’d give you a very positive response: ‘My family and I are healthy; we’ve just enjoyed a wonderful Christmas time with extended family. My wife and I have put together a few goals to Read More
A Premature Celebration of Faith?
You’re holding a baby eight days old. So tiny, so cute. Maybe the little one is peacefully asleep. Maybe eyes are wide open, taking in new sights and sounds. In Luke 2:25-35, the very old Simeon holds Jesus, all of eight days old, and celebrates God’s victory. It seems like a very premature celebration! As Read More