WHEN LOSS AND UNCERTAINTY ARRIVE

No life is free from times of loss and uncertainty. How we see our life in those times, and more importantly, how we see God, will define our faith. As Habakkuk surveyed his life and saw the hand of God at work in the nations, it greatly affected him, “I trembled...

INTERRUPTING A DOWNWARD SLIDE

In the Spirit, I saw a long sheet of plastic that had been placed on a grassy slope to reduce friction and increase the speed of those descending the slope. The slide had become a form of recreation. I saw someone line up to take their turn sliding down the slippery...

WHEN SILENCED VOICES BEGIN TO SPEAK

It has been said that censorship is the last refuge of the weak. It is the evidence of a dying institution that seeks to retain control. To keep censorship alive, all opposing voices must silenced so that control can continue to be exercised to keep their illusions...

THE NUMBERS DON’T MATCH

This week, 12 million people were found to still be on the Social Security roles and drawing benefits. Only a very small number of people, only in the hundreds, are over 120 and still alive. There is a parallel to our theology and what we have been led to believe is...

WHEN WE HAVE BEEN ACCUSED

Over the years, maybe like some of you, fellow believers have accused me of various things. I’ve had labels attached to me created by someone’s misunderstanding and premature judgment. These accusers are a very small group of people who see this world through their...

WHAT THE LORD REQUIRES

The Lord brings correction to His people from time to time, especially those who claim to speak for God. To do this the Lord used the prophet, Micah.  Micah preached to both Israel and Judah during the same time as Isaiah. He denounced both kingdoms’ oppression,...