The Conversion of a Praying Skeptic

The Conversion of a Praying Skeptic

  Chapel Message August 19, 2023   Months ago, when asked about bringing a devotional for chapel, I immediately sensed what I should share. However, I tried to shift to two other ideas these past few weeks. In each case, the Holy Spirit drew me back to the issue...
Cleaning Out the Ashes

Cleaning Out the Ashes

Meditating on the Scriptures, I have come to realize, can impart meaning into our everyday routines. Brother Lawrence discovered this as he washed dishes in his monastery. David found this to be true on a night of watching over sheep.  In my case, I have a...
A ConcerT of prayerS

A ConcerT of prayerS

The church was divided. First, it had two services. One was 100% traditional, at 8:30 A.M., on Sunday mornings. On my first Sunday as interim pastor, I found 200 aging members, in a sanctuary that sat 1,000. The service felt dead. I assumed the next service would be...
Lenten Devotional: He is Faithful

Lenten Devotional: He is Faithful

Confession, whether it be the public acknowledgement of Christ’s sovereignty or the private acknowledgement of our own sinfulness, can be difficult. Acknowledging Christ’s sovereign rule strikes at the very heart of our sinful nature, which wants nothing...