An Encouraging Word — How to keep a journal
byWrite it on a tablet. Inscribe it in a record. Isaiah 30:8 Every August I teach the seminary deacon class during the school’s intensive…
An Encouraging Word
An Encouraging Word — Rude, crude and lewd
bySome accuse us of weak human behavior. II Corinthians 10:2 Now that we have run off both sides of the road, it might be…
An Encouraging Word — Blessed by the family
byOn him shall his family hang the glory. Isaiah 22:24 Have you ever wondered what your family thinks about you — or whether they…
An Encouraging Word — Revitalizing our lives
byI will put spirit in you, that you may come to life. Ezekiel 37:1-14 I was lucky enough to get my doctorate in ministry,…
An Encouraging Word — Freedom and responsibility
byTo whom much is given, much will be required. Luke 12:48 Local philanthropist Sally Brown died on April 30, 2011, at age 100. I…
An Encouraging Word — Faith and Imagination
byI am convinced that you are full of goodness. Romans 15:14 Last month, I had the privilege of leading the annual retreat for Archabbot…
An Encouraging Word — Making connections
byWhen I lie down with my ancestors … bury me in their burial place. Genesis 47:30 This last Memorial Day, I drove down to…
An Encouraging Word — My way or the highway
byLove does not seek its own interests. I Corinthians 13:5 Nothing gets more bad press than the word “obedience.” The main reason is that…
An Encouraging Word — From Baptist minister to priesthood
bySee, I am doing something new. Isaiah 43:19 “Things are not what they used to be!” This is especially true in the seminary today….
An Encouraging Word — Signs and wonders
byIs the Lord in our midst or not? Exodus 17:7 When I hear someone say, “God told me to do such and such,” I…