Looking back to when I would play with clay as a child, it seems I always began the same way. The first thing I would do was begin rolling some clay on the table with my hand until it began looking like a worm or a snake. Not impressive in and of itself, but I was not done. I would then take that long tubular piece of workmanship and begin … [Read more...] about CREATOR’S CREATION!
Creation
Remember Now the Creator in Your Youth…
While in my teens I knew that the work the church was to perform was important. Iwanted more people to learn of Jesus and become faithful, mature members. I wanted thechurch to thrive in every essential way. However, I mistakenly thought thataccomplishing this was the work of the “grown” men and women in the church. I did notconsider myself either able or needed to work for … [Read more...] about Remember Now the Creator in Your Youth…
Would I be Called a Christian?
Would I be called a Christian if everybody knew My secret thoughts and feelings and everything I do? Oh, would they see the likeness of Christ in me each day? Oh, would they hear Him speaking in every word I say? Would I be called a Christian if everybody could know That I am found in places where Jesus would not go? Oh, would they hear His echo in every song … [Read more...] about Would I be Called a Christian?
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITHIN?
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?
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!