When I see the picture above, I am reminded of Jesus’s words to His disciples: “I sent you to reap what you have not worked for” (John 4:38). Notice the generosity of God’s kingdom reflected in those words. He lets us enjoy the fruits of someone else’s labors, such as when we share our love for Jesus with a friend whose family—unbeknown to us—has been praying for that person for years. Or when we ...  Read More

This week we citizens have the privilege and responsibility to exercise what Samuel Adams penned in 1781 as “one of the most solemn trusts in human society.” I am referring to the “solemn trust” of offering our vote in the free elections of our governing authorities.As we approach this election week in our country, let us be in prayer for God’s mercy, protection, provision and blessing. As we rend...  Read More

At Kids Club this week, my heart sank when I heard the little boy’s remark—“I don’t have a daddy.” As if hearing that was not hard enough, he went on to say that his daddy used to hit his mom, then he finally left them both and never returned.These kinds of stories are heart wrenching, leaving us searching for answers to the societal epidemic of the vanishing family structure. The marriage bond is...  Read More