Dear Friends, Last weekend I was in Minnesota (a nice place to visit in winter) for a retreat. Twenty men gathered from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Our time was deep, meaningful, real, and authentic. One man commented on Sunday morning that after hearing each…
Ten years ago I received a great gift. I began to understand the gospel in a new way. I quit striving to earn God’s love and accepted the Word of God as true. I knew in my head that I was saved by grace, however…
Be of Good Courage Last Saturday night I had the privilege of attending our annual PA Family Institute banquet. I was very encouraged. I pray for our state almost daily, binding the strong man and believing for God’s will to be done in Pennsylvania as…
In the northern hemisphere, many families are resuming full time home education. While I know of folks who home educate all year long, the end of August or the first week of September generally marks the start of a new year teaching and learning together. …
Man Shall Live by Every Word of God During my third year of seminary, a young man from South India arrived on campus. This was his first experience living outside of India. We soon became fast friends as I sought to explain the traditions and…
The Sprinkled Blood Speaks A few weeks ago, I was having one of those days, when everything was difficult. After a few hours battling with life I discerned that I was under attack. It was the age old foe, the “accuser of the brethren.” In…
De-Feet can be a De-straction This coming Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Depending on where you attend church, your fellowship may also have services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and an early morning Sunrise Service, culminating in the worship service Sunday morning. Maundy…
Reconnecting and Being Refreshed Two years ago I was at a conference in Texas when the world as we knew it changed. I had spoken Thursday night and Friday, then found myself on a plane home on Saturday. Thus began two years of isolation and…
The Tail of Two Pups One year ago we welcomed two dogs into our family. Chesed (right) was 6 and a half years old and a rescue dog. He had been the sire at a puppy mill and lived in a kennel, by himself. When…
Pitch Your Tent and Dwell with Jesus I love the 15th chapter of John and look forward to reading it every year. I particularly like the word “abide.” Sadly, this blessed word is not used much outside of Scripture or in older hymns. It is…