God Provides

God Provides

Generally, we all like that phrase, “God provides.” When we find ourselves in a place of need, it’s great to be able to parrot that well-used phrase of comfort and encouragement, “God provides.” But recently I have been teaching through the book of Jonah and noticed...
Last Words

Last Words

I think there is a natural fascination about the final words people speak just before dying. For example, consider the thoughts of the world leader, Winston Churchill. Reportedly, his last words were, “I’m bored with it all.” Most of us have the final words of that...
Meta

Meta

I am still thinking about Christmas things! The  little Greek preposition “meta” is a cool word. We have used it in English for a long time. The basic concept is to translate it “with” and attach it to another word. For example, “meta physics” or “metamorphosis.”...
Make it Your Goal to Please Him

Make it Your Goal to Please Him

It is that time of the year when folks invest time and effort into making resolutions. And that pursuit always makes me think of the great American Preacher, Jonathan Edwards. He is well known for many things.  In the early 1700s he was a brilliant young scholar...
Common Grace Blessings

Common Grace Blessings

Christmas is over. Packages have been opened. Carols sung. And way too much turkey has been eaten! Maybe it is a good time to stop and just count our blessings! I am not talking about those specific miracles or gifts that God gives to us individually. I am talking...
Let It Be

Let It Be

There is an interesting “back story” to the Beatles’ hit song, “Let it Be.” It was the last song that was released before Paul announced his departure from the band. Many listeners believed that the lyrics were referring to Mary, the mother of Jesus. And today it is...