They will be called oaks of righteousness,the planting of the Lord, to display God’s glory. Isaiah 61:3b Last Tuesday’s Presbytery meeting resulted in several important decisions. I was looking forward to the meeting with joyous and anxious anticipation—joyous because...

Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19a I realize that the last several weeks I have been reflecting on...

“After this I will return,and I will rebuild the dwelling of David, which has fallen;from its ruins I will rebuild it,and I will set it up,so that all other peoples may seek the Lord—even all the Gentiles over whom my name has been called.” Acts 15:16-17a There’s no...

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 So the good news is that I tested negative for COVID, last Wednesday and Saturday. Even better, it sounds...

The Lord said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9a After what felt like a long summer, all of a sudden the September Presbytery meeting is coming up quickly! The meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19th,...

Love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, who is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:35-36 As has been said way too...

So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. John 16:22 Last week I shared about the great love and joy that I witnessed at the wedding of my friends. Sadly, this last week I have been...

Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;   you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach,  the restorer of streets to live in. Isaiah 58:12 I can tell that I’m getting older, because I can no longer do multiple...