“THE GOOD NEWS” Romans 1:1-7 When I was a boy, there were only three TV networks to watch: CBS, NBC, and ABC. Originally, programming was aired in black and white. Back then, life seemed more black and white too.…
Adopted into God’s Family
“ADOPTED INTO GOD’S FAMILY” Romans 8:12-17 At its simplest, faith is taking God at His word. I believe that God created the universe and all life in six ordinary days, because the word of God states, “In the beginning God…
From Babel-ing to Blending
“FROM BABEL-ING TO BLENDING” Acts 2:1-12 When President Jimmy Carter traveled to Poland in 1979, the U.S. State Department hired a Russian interpreter to translate Carter’s speeches. Unfortunately, while the interpreter knew Polish, he was not skilled at diplomacy. So,…
Mirror, Mirror
“MIRROR, MIRROR” James 1:17-27 So, how do I look? Do I look happy or sad, young or old, alert or tired, interested or apathetic? Is my tie crooked? Is my hair combed? Is there a smudge of Welch’s grape jelly…
Things Are Looking Up
“THINGS ARE LOOKING UP” Acts 1:1-11 In 2016, when moving to Fort Myers, Florida, I had a strange dream. I dreamt that I was back on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, visiting with old classmates.…
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