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  • Come!

    Rend the Heavens “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence …” – Isaiah 64:1 Isaiah’s heart longed for God’s presence to be known and acknowledged. With… Continue reading

  • Standing When You Are Knocked Down

    With Additional Devotional Thoughts on Overcoming Adversity With Music Summary: The message, by Tom Sims, focused on the theme of resilience and faith in the face of adversity, drawing on biblical examples from Job, Paul’s letters, and the teachings of… Continue reading

  • What Sort of Ground?

    LISTEN Matthew 13:36-43 Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.”  He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the… Continue reading

  • Up a Tree

    Come, let us reason together. God invites us into a conversation. “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” — Luke 19:10 This simple word from the Master answers the criticism of… Continue reading

  • The Conquest of Fear

    Tom Sims From Scripture Fear Not And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings…” Luke 2:10 We live in a generation beset with fear where security has assumed a greater value than freedom.… Continue reading

  • Re-forming

    What is Re-Forming You? Yes, it is Halloween – not my favorite holiday – not my favorite season as a rule —- getting used to things getting darker quicker. It always gets better. It is Reformation Day. Luther finally, reluctantly,… Continue reading

  • What Soils My Soul?

    From the Heart “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts…” — Mark 7:21 The debate in Mark is over what causes defilement in a person. What makes a man or woman ritually and spiritually unclean? Jesus loves… Continue reading

  • Slow Down to Soak Up the Grace

    Sometimes slower gets you there sooner and better. Like slow food, grace must be savored. Life moves too quickly at best. The Long, Lingering, Meandering Way We meander and gather our thoughts. We stop here and there to taste and… Continue reading

  • Living in Exile

    Are you homesick? Do you feel disengaged, disoriented, and dispossessed in a world where nothing is familiar? Is there a feeling of hostility from or toward you as you confront the values and cultures around you? There is actually a… Continue reading

  • Let It Roll Down

    When do justice and righteousness roll down like streams of refreshing water? “But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” – Amos 5:24 It is as if Amos were here with us today. His words… Continue reading