The Ordinary Christian Life

The Ordinary Christian Life

Good morning again to all of you. I do hope you’re refreshed and encouraged from your Christmas holiday. My wife Pat and I received some good news ourselves this holiday—we found out that we’re expecting our fourth grandchild, a little, a little boy. But how we found out’s worth telling you. My precious daughter-in-law, for…

Growth in Grace

Growth in Grace

Let’s pray as we come to God’s Word. Heavenly Father, we know that in Your Word you promised to give grace to the humble and to oppose the proud, so please grant us humility. Make me humble as I speak in front of all these people. And make each one of them humble as they…

The Word at Work

The Word at Work

Let’s pray. Oh, gracious heavenly Father, we love You. We love You because You first loved us. We come to You now as your children, children eager to hear your voice. Speak to us, we pray. Give us ears to hear. Help us to pay attention. We’re so easily distracted. We have so many other…

Faith, Hope, and Love

Faith, Hope, and Love

Let’s pray as we come to God’s Word. Your Word, oh, Lord, is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We open our mouths and pant because we long for your commandments. Speak to us, gracious God, and give us ears to hear. We can be so hard of hearing. Turn…