"In the land of Us there lived a man whose name is Job." Job 1:1 Lucky you. It’s snowing and going to get worse and I am doing my meditations out of Job. So it looks like a double whammy for you. I hope one can help the other. Keep Sam Hotchkiss in your prayers. Continue reading “Lucky You”
Author Archives: Intentional Faith
Trade-Offs
"In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil…he was the greatest man among the people of the East." Job 1:1,3 I appreciate your patience these last few days. With Rock’s surgery, Sam Hotchkiss in decline, Phil Darlage withContinue reading “Trade-Offs”
Trivia
Can you answer the following? Lack of iron in the diet causes what disease? What first name is derived from Greek for rock or stone – Paul or Peter? What does a barometer measure? A plant produced by crossing different species is known as what? What kind of animal does a chamois resemble? I willContinue reading “Trivia”
Win Something Today
Today I will conduct a funeral service for a husband whose wife was buried but a few months ago. His body shall now rest beside hers. He was a highly successful man with wealth few accumulate but you wouldn’t have known it. He was one of the most humble men I know. What really speaksContinue reading “Win Something Today”
No Better Friend
As I write this, Rock Hurley lies in a CCU awaiting open heart surgery. Phil Darlage had a filter implanted to prevent more clots in his lungs. I am now heading to meet with a family in Columbus to prepare for the father’s funeral service. So time is precious. I have borrowed from Marcia’s meditationContinue reading “No Better Friend”
Dressed for the Weather
Ephesians 6:13-18 I don’t know about you but these weathermen could use a little help. My coat never quite matches the weather and I find myself too hot or too cold. Then the idea struck me. What if knew what spiritual weather I would face today? Would that help me? It would if I dressedContinue reading “Dressed for the Weather”
Here’s Your Oscar
Good Morning: My wife and my daughter watched the Oscars last night. I assume they did because I didn’t. It’s not that I don’t like the Oscars but more a guy thing. I preferred a movie. But it gave me pause to consider the impact that these awards were having here and around the world. Continue reading “Here’s Your Oscar”
For Your Enjoyment
Found this picture. It gave me comfort. Thought you would enjoy it. Remember, you are a light set upon a hill.
To Be or Not to Be
READ Titus 2:11-15 Who is a servant of God? Ask the average church-goer that question, and he will most likely point to his pastor or some Christian celebrity. He almost certainly will not say,“I am God’s servant.” The church has a mixed-up idea that believers are separated into servants—that is, individuals in full-time ministry—and layContinue reading “To Be or Not to Be”
When You Love Too Much
READ Acts 5:17-42 Today in a nation around the world and here at home, someone was physically assaulted for their belief in Jesus Christ. Now more than any other time in the history of the church, followers of Jesus are paying for the faith big time. Imagine receiving a beating as a warning to stopContinue reading “When You Love Too Much”