“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God.” – Psalm 146:5 ‍ In the summer of 1982, I traveled from Oregon to Illinois for Midwest camp meeting with a group of nine others, including my two children. […]

   “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1 ‍ “Help me to understand more about faith,” I asked the Lord as I sat looking out the window. Like showing me a picture, He reminded me of a scene from my […]

   “For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” – […]

   “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 Years ago, a new space shuttle lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a special mission into outer space. Millions of […]

   “For the son of man is come to save that which was lost.” – Matthew 18:11 ‍ I know of no one who likes to be lost. It is an unpleasant experience. When I was a third grader, we had just moved to a new neighborhood, and I started […]

   “For the son of man is come to save that which was lost.” – Matthew 18:11 ‍ I know of no one who likes to be lost. It is an unpleasant experience. When I was a third grader, we had just moved to a new neighborhood, and I started […]

   “We look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body.” – Philippians 3:20-21 Extreme makeovers have become very popular in our society. Magazines, documentaries, and even news programs allow viewers an inside look at […]

   “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27 Have you ever had a time in your life when you were so busy you […]

   “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” – Psalm 103:1-2 Having spent most of my life in Kenya, I had been in the United States for less than […]

   “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” – Luke 11:13 ‍ As a child, the winter days in Minnesota seemed very long, especially when snowdrifts cut […]