Good morning: Sometimes an end is really just a beginning. 40 days after Easter Jesus ascended to the right hand of the throne of God, marking the triumphant end of his redeeming work on earth. Sins had been paid for in full, and God pronounced the world reconciled to Him. But before leaving, Jesus told…
Good morning, We hear plenty of disturbing news every day. But do you ever think about the news we don’t hear? That can be even more troubling. We hear about the work of Congress in Washington, political developments in other nations, and the course of various wars. But once in a while we get a…
Good morning: Who has been your favorite teacher of all time? Was it the kindergarten teacher whose kindness and understanding helped you through the anxiety of attending school for the first time? Or it might have been the fourth grade teacher whose enthusiasm for reading inspired you to become a lifelong book lover. But by…
Good morning: It’s one of Jesus’ most familiar parables. Two men each built a house. One built his home on a foundation of rock, while the other constructed his on sand. The two houses didn’t appear that different, that is, until the wind, rain, and floods came. The house built on rock withstood them all,…