The Qoheleth, (Hb. for preacher) of the  book of Ecclesiastes, gives the following wisdom statement, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.” Our first grandchild, baby boy Asher, is due to arrive next month. Meshell and I could […]

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion…They go from strength to strength each one appears before God in Zion.” -Psalm 84:5,7 All roads lead to Rome. This is a famous idiom that has morphed over the years. Its origin goes back to 20 BCE, when Augustus […]

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion…They go from strength to strength each one appears before God in Zion.” -Psalm 84:5,7 All roads lead to Rome. This is a famous idiom that has morphed over the years. Its origin goes back to 20 BCE, when Augustus […]

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion…They go from strength to strength each one appears before God in Zion.” -Psalm 84:5,7 All roads lead to Rome. This is a famous idiom that has morphed over the years. Its origin goes back to 20 BCE, when Augustus […]

Do we know a healthy rhythm of life or are we caught up in the chaos of the next thing? Life moves fast and technology makes it move even faster. One of the issues that does not get much attention today is the deficit of margin to reset and reflect. And with the onslaught of […]

So how are you responding in the midst of these uncertain chaotic times? Are you going from one podcast or meme to another? Are you siloing more deeply into your comfortable tribe? Or are you too fed up with everything that you are just going into emotional dissonance. Maybe you are part of the almost […]

We are in turbulent and transitional times. It is more important than ever that we are confident in the Gospel so we may have a faithful witness and work in our local community, nation and world. Paul encouraged the church in Corinth with these words, “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in […]

I was walking through our city today, observing the city vibe, watching the people, praying for the city and asking the Lord, “Is anyone hungry and thirsty for the Lord?” I met Howard today who came here in the 60s. He loves this town, but is worried it has lost its soul. I heard about […]

(2 Chronicles 34-35; 2 Kings 22-23) The underlying feeling today is never to be dependent on anyone. This is at the root of the American story and dream and western independence. However, Jesus says just the opposite – deny yourself and completely depend on Him. Why is it important to feel dependent on God? What […]

( 2 Kings 18-20; 2 Chronicles 29-32) Are we in spiritual and political uncertain times today? When there is spiritual syncretism (a blending of false spirituality with God’s commands)  there is political unrest. We can learn from Hezekiah many lessons on how to respond in political and uncertain times. Background (2 Kings 17) History of […]