3/18/2022 – Faith Alive
Open in New Tab Here Faith Alive “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.” — James 2:26 (ESV) In our Sunday School class this past weekend, we ended our discussion on the verse above, but we only had time to briefly touch on it.
3/11/2022 – Grace Alone
Open in New Tab Here Grace Alone Genesis 33:9 – And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself. Jacob and Esau were sons of Isaac. They were fraternal twins. I have been a Baptist all of my life, and have often heard these boys discussed. Without a doubt, the
2/25/2022 – War in a Weary World
Open in New Tab Here War in a Weary World War is a terrible thing. We feel for the people impacted by the war in Ukraine whose homes are being destroyed and whose lives are being lost. We wonder how much suffering they are in and we have great sorrow. We worry for ourselves whether
2/18/2022 – Read Your Begats
Open in New Tab Here Read Your Begats Gen 11:10 10 These are the generations of Shem: Shem was one hundred years old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood. (KJV) Family trees can be pretty dry stuff. However, we need to pause here and learn some lessons. The Holy Spirit has breathed these
2/4/2022 – The Door
Open in New Tab Here The Door And the LORD shut him in. Genesis 7:16b If you have never done so, I would strongly encourage you to read through the entire Bible. It is likely no surprise to you that each time I read through scripture, I am sharpened and edified by the fresh fruit
1/28/2022 – I’ve Got the Joy
Open in New Tab Here I’ve Got The Joy An early memory of mine is getting ready for church on Sunday morning and hearing my older sister sing the song “I’ve got the joy”. She sang the words with gusto, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, down in my heart
1/21/2022 – Currencies of Ministry
Open in New Tab Here Currencies of Ministry As I prepared for the pastors retreat this week, I thought about the example of currency as a metaphor for how we use love and wisdom in the context of ministry. I want to briefly share that thought with you all. Currency is defined as “something that
1/14/2022 – Joy in the Journey
Open in New Tab Here Joy In the Journey Well, I had my first bout with COVID in December. The first few days I felt like I had a really nasty flu. After a week had passed, I was in pretty bad shape. Thanks to the kindness of my sister-in-law, Stacey, I had an oxygen
1/6/22 – Death, Dying and Precious Promises
Open in New Tab Here Death, Dying and Precious Promises The past three weeks have been difficult ones for me. My eldest brother died on the 21st of December. Because of the season, his burial was delayed until this week. Jackie and I have spent these past few days in travel and other duties related
12/30/2021 – Pastoral Encouragement Fun!
Dear Bereans, The Miller family is enjoying a wonderful time in the U.P. with snow and family, so here is a little fun puzzle to encourage you to make a warm cup of coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate…), grab a pencil, and take a short break from your typical day. I pray we all
