Archive for June 2015
God As The Refiner
Malachi 3:3 He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the Lord An offering in righteousness. Background of Malachi: Malachi was written to the Levites or to the priests because they had lost…
Read MoreBecoming A Man After God’s Heart
Today is Father’s Day – we salute fatherhood. Some of you have happy memories of your relationship with your Father, others like me have other kind of memories. One thing that is consistent for all of those who know Christ, through Him we have a perfect father! One who loves us, redeemed us, calls us…
Read MoreAccomplishing The Mission of Jesus
Do we really understand the desperate needs that exist around us? Late one afternoon staff at Faith Children’s Village brought a lone visitor to see out Administrator. The young visitor was a little girl, 11 years old. She had walked all day, crossing the Kafue River to find this place where she heard that people cared for…
Read MoreThe Calling of the Church
Back in 2010 I received an envelope in the mail from our local courthouse. Inside was a letter stating I was being summoned to appear at the courthouse on a specific date for a specific purpose – to serve as a member of the jury of fellow citizens who would decide the guilt or innocence…
Read MoreThe Beginnings of Despair
Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. The way down to despair is always predictable and preventable. Just as there is a way down, there is also a way out!! We don’t have…
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