There is an amazing passage in Acts that talks about a miracle that Peter experienced in his life. The context is also interesting. King Herod had just killed James, the first pastor of the Jerusalem church. He saw that it pleased the people, and so he decided to kill more Christians. He had Peter arrested. … Read More
Month: August 2009
The Power of Disappointment
Our associate pastor was back at church for the first time since he was stabbed 37 times (I believe that is the correct number). He stood up and spoke briefly to thank everyone for their prayers and gifts. Seeing the humility and brokenness and compassion and love in him was a shock to me. He … Read More
When God allows bad things to happen
The associate pastor at my church, Revival Tabernacle, in Highland Park, was stabbed in his home last week. He survived, but is expected to be in the hospital recovering for a month. It is sometimes difficult to go through times when God seems to allow bad things to happen. One of the natural tendencies is … Read More
Joy through what we say
In Proverbs 15:23 it says “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!“ It is the common experience of mankind to have conficts with others at some point in our lives. It is amazing to me how often the things that give … Read More