God and Moral Law

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “The fool says in his heart, “God does not exist.” They are corrupt; they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good. The Lord looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. All have turned away; all alike(…)

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The Two Word Prayer

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Help, Lord, for no faithful one remains…” Psalm 12:1 HCSB Often the simplest of prayers can be the most effective. I recall, when a leading layman our song leader and choir director suddenly died when I was in my first pastorate. As I sat with his wife in an ambulance, I(…)

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Don’t Be Fooled by How Things Look

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Lord, why do You stand so far away? Why do You hide in times of trouble?”           Psalm 10:1 HCSB We have all been there. Those times when we don’t understand why God allows certain things to happen, or those situations where there is not the immediate “divine retribution” when there is evil(…)

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Lives Lived in Contrast

This morning I returned to conduct the chapel at Mackenzie Place Retirement home.  This is is always an enjoyable group with some of the sharpest, seniors I have met. They are gracious and grateful. We are experiencing some hot weather, so it was good to get the neighborhood pool for a short swim and some(…)

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The Struggle of Obey

It was good to have Pastor Jim Walters speak to our men’s group today at Timberline Church. Jim shared about his career as a pilot and made some applications to our spiritual life. Jim is the former lead pastor of Bear Valley Church in Lakewood. I always enjoyed attending the services at his church while(…)

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A Reset

I finished my third day of IV drug therapy. It has gone fairly well. I have only experienced some low grade headaches which is one of the side effects. I’m looking forward to our men’s breakfast tomorrow with my friend Pastor Jim Walters. BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Look, the days are coming”—this is the Lord’s(…)

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