“God, why?” I think we’ve all asked that question before. We each go through heartbreak, and hardship. Suffering is a part of our human experience, and it leaves us with many questions. It’s my hope that through this message, you’ll discover God’s purpose through allowing suffering in our lives, and the hope we can cling...
As a young boy growing up in Missouri and spending countless afternoons with my friend Rob exploring the crick near our homes, we quickly learned the importance of correctly identifying some of the creatures we encountered and enjoyed catching. For example, although both are turtles, there is a vital difference between a snapping turtle and...
The correct identification of an item or person is of utmost importance. I recall a moment of great embarrassment recently when a young man came through the line at church and thinking he was a student from our Bible School instead of the traditional handshake I gave him a big “man hug”. Imagine the look...
Sadly, the world’s cynicism, often creeps into the Family of God. Shepherds are often a target. While some shepherds have been negligent, most strive to be faithful. By God’s grace, may the world’s ‘Who cares!’ be transformed into the Spirit’s ‘Who cares?… I care!’.
