Green Pastures

Green Pastures

Several years ago, I had the opportunity to do a pastoral sabbatical in Ireland.  I was not only amazed at how green the landscape was, but I loved how many random flocks of sheep I ran into.  It seemed every few miles, I would stop the car to allow sheep to...
 Numbering Our Days

 Numbering Our Days

Have you ever noticed how the Bible emphasizes days rather than years?  In today’s culture, we mark birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations by counting the years.  Scripture encourages us to number our days.  Why do you suppose...
“I Will Not Be Happy!”

“I Will Not Be Happy!”

“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and who acquires understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 HCSB One late afternoon, many years ago, our then nine-year-old son, was told he could not play outside until his homework was done. He became belligerent, so we sent him upstairs...
The Value of Contentment

The Value of Contentment

“For I have learned in whatever situation I am in to be content” Philippians 4:11 Contentment has been a personal struggle for me for quite some time. So when I ponder the words of the Apostle Paul about his growth with contentment, it gives me hope that I too, can...