So What’s an Ebenezer?
I spent a whole blog last week describing the plight of the Israelites in their constant dismal confrontations with the Philistines. The Israelites worked out of the home base town…
“Come Thou Fount” – verse 2
Last week, we pondered the hymn, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing." That second verse has a word that is not very well known—other than singing it in this hymn. …
Tune My Heart
Reading Rusty's writing last week reminded me of the many hymns of our faith with powerful texts. If you haven't sung many of these in a while, it might be…
“Blessed Assurance” – Guest Writer
Speaking of heart-warming moments (last two blogs), I invited Dr. Rusty Hoffman as guest writer this week. He shares memorable moments shortly before his father-in-law's death. Rev. Gerald McNeely served…
How Great Thou Art
Have you ever been studying a passage of Scripture and then you come across it again in a sermon or a song or another study? It's like the Lord is…
“Didn’t My Heart Burn Within Me?”
Last week, we looked at this powerful statement of faith by the two on the road to Emmaus. I asked, "When has your heart burned because of the Holy Spirit's…
Easter – Heart Warming Joy!
What? Are we still on Easter? I thought that was last Sunday. No, friends, the reality of the resurrection stays with us—always. I could choose from many resurrection scenes: Mary Magdalene…
Easter – The Pain Before the Joy
We settled into the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus walked further in to pray. I felt somewhat relieved that we were outside the city wall of Jerusalem, away from the…
Easter – Beyond the Palm Branches
What a delight to see the happy faces of the people as they waved their palms and shouted their praises while Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem. But here and…
Easter – On to Jerusalem
Jesus had told us that He must go on to Jerusalem. I didn't feel too comfortable with that because He had also told us of the persecution that awaited Him…
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