Our Roots: Christianity and Judaism are inseparably linked, joined together in God’s extraordinary predestined plan. The New Testament becomes incomplete without the Old Testament, with volumes of the Old quoted in the New. Orthodox Jews and true Christians worship the same God. This cannot be said of any other religion. The same reverence for the…
Whenever Nikki and I travel, often to upstate New York and New England, I love visiting antique and second hand stores, finding little treasures that are sometimes over a century old. Antiques are wonderful relics from the past, old collectibles transporting us to another time, speaking to us of our heritage, exuding charm and nostalgia.…
There’s never been anybody quite like him. His real name is Ken. His nickname is “Georgia” as he grew up in Savannah. Raised in a middle class home, Georgia was an average student with nothing unusual about him. Then in 1967 he joined the army, serving with distinction in the Vietnam War, awarded the Air…
Fairly challenging week everyone. Lost our credit card that is on-file with just about every important area of our life. Have looked and looked. No card. Asked the Upper Room prayer people to pray. And specifically Robin, who has a gift in praying for people who’ve lost something, and so often the missing item is…
A Verse I Need Every Day: “If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 A few thoughts this week that have often inspired me. (** is my response) The greatest prayer you can pray is, “Lord, Your will…
I thought of my mom last week as I realized it was her birthday. It’s now been over 15 years since she passed, on Good Friday in 2001. Third-grade school teacher, wife, mother of three, a dedicated believer in Jesus, and as spiffy as they come, she also wrote poetry for over 50 years. I think it’s pretty good poetry and so…
“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and honor and glory at the revelation of…
There are a lot of “why’s” in life, starting with why things happen the way they do. Why are some people born into an affluent family? And why are some born into poor ones? Why are some people born completely healthy? And why are some born with physical impairment? Why does God heal some people?…
Week Two: Can’t express enough how exciting it’s been to watch Nazgol begin her journey as a brand new Christian. Full of joy, exuding a huge heart for God, connecting in the church, hungry for Scripture, Nazgol is discovering more and more the beauty of God and His grace. If you missed my letter last…
“I’d like to know how to become a Christian,” she asked, standing at my office door, smiling and looking completely relaxed. What? Did I hear her right? I haven’t heard that kind of question for a long time. I sat her down and began asking questions. “What’s your name?” “Nazgol Makki,” she replied, “I have…