A Warmed Heart
Is anyone ever helped by religion? The answer is clearly a resounding no! One of the best examples of its futility to bring about any significant hope or joy is found in the first three decades of John Wesley’s life.…
Where’s Your Tabernacle?
You need a tabernacle! You must have it! It’s a place and time in your life set aside to regularly quiet yourself in God’s presence and, through His Word, by His Spirit, draw near to hear His voice...and be wrapped…
Two Kinds of With
It is so important to know the difference. There is a use of the word “with” in Scripture that simply refers to the occasion where people happen to be together, with each other, and there is no larger or more…
Just Hanging Out Kind of Friends
Rita's uncle Oris had farmed 300 plus acres of corn and soy beans outside of Dayton, Iowa, for most of his life. Farming being what it is uncle Oris had made life-long friends of the neighboring farmers. They shared farm…
Faith And Doubt
To be honest, I frequently wonder about the blessings of God I might have missed because of lingering doubts. I don’t spend a lot of time beating myself up over it, but it definitely crosses my mind. Would more people…
Everything Going Great, Until…
Everything was going great, until... The anointing of Solomon to succeed his father on Israel’s throne was a miracle of grace to begin with. The expected and correct choice would have been David’s eldest surviving son, Adonijah. That’s what Adonijah…