There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1). All too soon, the end of our season has come. It is time to say goodbye to the International Baptist Church of Dakar—the church my wife and I have loved and served for the past twenty years. It has been … Continue reading A Time For Everything
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No Bravado, Please!
No Bravado, Please! Mark 14:29 New International Version Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” For Meditation Peter knew Jesus loved Him. He had seen and experienced much and knew the favor he enjoyed from the Lord. However, he never stopped to think about the enormity of the responsibilities that come with … Continue reading No Bravado, Please!
The Most Extravagant Gift
“Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me” (Mark 14:6). It was Passover time, and the Lamb of God was to offer Himself for the sacrifice. So, Jesus came to Jerusalem to suffer and die. By His blood, the judgment of God passes over His people. Simon … Continue reading The Most Extravagant Gift
It’s Simple: Jesus Is God!
Mark 14:16 New International Version The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. For Meditation I am often amazed at the simplicity of the Lord and the way He exercised authority on earth. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened … Continue reading It’s Simple: Jesus Is God!
Did She Get It?
Esther 4:4 New International Version When Esther’s eunuchs and female attendants came and told her about Mordecai, she was in great distress. She sent clothes for him to put on instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them. For Meditation The decree got sealed in the various languages of the kingdom and dispatched … Continue reading Did She Get It?
The Language of Hatred and Betrayal
Esther 3:9 New International Version If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will give ten thousand talents[a] of silver to the king’s administrators for the royal treasury.” For Meditation It is the same language everywhere and spoken in palaces, offices, bedrooms, and, sadly, in churches. “There is a … Continue reading The Language of Hatred and Betrayal
Checking In With the Pastor
Photo by Ivan Samkov on Pexels.com Member: Pastor, God has been so good to me. My marriage, children, grandchildren, health, and business are all doing great, by His grace. Still, Pastor, I can’t eat or sleep well. What seems to be the problem? Is there anything God is hiding from me? Pastor: Well, let’s see. … Continue reading Checking In With the Pastor
Overlooked for Recognition?
Esther 2:23New International VersionWhen the report was investigated and found to be true, the two officials were impaled on poles. All this was recorded in the book of the annals in the presence of the king.For MediationHe sat at the king’s gate and guided his cousin to prominence in the royal hierarchy. Esther, the adopted cousin of … Continue reading Overlooked for Recognition?
Two Attributes of the Inner Life
Matthew 5:6-7 New International Version Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. For Encouragement Have you ever thought of hunger and mercy as attributes of the inner life? That is what Calvin Miller espouses. “To be hungry is to desire righteousness. … Continue reading Two Attributes of the Inner Life
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 