Monthly Archives: Nov 2023

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you…“ … Continue reading →

Today is Christ the King Sunday. A day the church has set aside to focus on and celebrate the reign of Jesus Christ over all creation and over our lives. It is especially a day to acknowledge that he is … Continue reading →

There are some words from Romans 12 that I find an inspiration and a challenge in about equal measure because they describe the kind of faith that doesn’t just survive but thrives. A faith that is energetic, passionate, and ablaze … Continue reading →

Today is Thanksgiving Day, for our American members and friends. There are lots of things I love about the USA and one of them is that as a nation they set aside a day specifically to express gratitude. (I know … Continue reading →

We spoke a lot about the need for vulnerability and authenticity during our Soul Care Weekend. But those concepts haven’t always been welcomed in church. I remember a few years ago, an older pastor saying that all this stuff about … Continue reading →

Several people sent me messages last week asking me to pray for them because they were feeling spiritually dry and depressed. So I thought I would follow up this week with some more thoughts on the subject and how we … Continue reading →

HE RESTORES MY SOUL Ps 23:3 I love those words from Psalm 23, sometimes I cling to them, and often I pray for them. They remind me that God is not only my Creator but also my Healer, my Redeemer … Continue reading →

The countdown to Christmas is just about to begin. It’s going to be a time filled with excitement, decorations, anticipation, stress, and hectic activities, with maybe some family tiffs thrown in too. In the middle of all the frenetic activity, … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed recently I have been developing some dry skin on the sole of my foot, its dry and hard. There have also been times when I have noticed that not the sole of my foot, but my soul, the … Continue reading →