"Be still and know that I am God," is a verse I memorized decades ago. It has been with me since I was a child, inscribed upon my heart and mulled over again and again with ever deepening understanding. However,… Continue reading

May your celebration of resurrection today lift you. "I believe what I believe makes me what I am. I did not make it; not it is making me." _________________________________ _________________________________ May we be shaped today by resurrection hope! Continue reading

This has lifted me this evening as I have made my final preparations for Sunday. I hope it speaks to your heart. Continue reading

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season… Continue reading

What is emerging from this frenzied emergency? Is it focused action built upon predetermined objectives, rooted in enduring principles? Or is it reactive and mindless flailing after perceived winds of crisis? Is it urgent? If so, what is the source… Continue reading

Manning, as he so readily and often does, stares into our souls and burns a hole through our religious pretense making way for a refreshing grace-flow. Listen and be lifted, challenged, cleansed, and converted to a new level of trust… Continue reading

This is a moving and powerful statement with built-in credibility on the power of Jesus' love and forgiveness. Continue to pray for this family and church. Continue reading

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