In the summer of 1979 -- as I was working with the church in Toledo, Washington -- we had a congregational campout at the beautiful and serene Spirit Lake in the shadow of majestic Mount Saint Helens. It was such a calm setting for our personal reflection and worship together. There in the peaceful midst of part … [Read more...] about WHAT’S HAPPENING WITHIN?
Creation
DELIGHT IN PONDERING!
Wow! Cool! Spectacular! Impressive! How awesome! Oh, how we can be captivated by the sights of life. Do we still marvel when we look at the world and the universe our God created? Does the awesomeness of His creative power bring us delight as we consider it? Do we wonder how any sensible person could … [Read more...] about DELIGHT IN PONDERING!
WELL THEN!
The English idiom “Well, I declare!” is noted as an expression of surprise or even incredulity in response to hearing the news of or a statement regarding something. It is synonymous to “Well, imagine that.” When something is declared, something is being made known, and when that is something of significance, … [Read more...] about WELL THEN!
AT THE RIGHT TIME!
People have their own ideas regarding proper timing in helping others. Some would say, “Just as soon as they get their act together, I’ll help them out.” or “When they are willing to acknowledge I have something to offer, then I’ll join in to assist.” When one is not acknowledged or feels they have been snubbed, it is easy … [Read more...] about AT THE RIGHT TIME!
THE HAND TO SEE!
I love the clear nights when I can look above and stand in awe of the stars going beyond what I can imagine. I look at the beauty of creation around me and stand in awe of what a wondrous work it all is. Then I consider even the human body and its complexity and know there is no way it merely came about by … [Read more...] about THE HAND TO SEE!
