The Potter’s Vessel The Master was searching for a vessel to use, On a shelf there were many, Which one would He choose? Pick me, cried the gold one, I’m shiny and bright, I’m of great value, And do things just right. My beauty and luster will outshine the rest And for someone like You,…
If my mom was still alive she would have turned 105 this Thursday. Sounds very old but I just read about an 110 year old woman who celebrated her birthday today and Bruce Ungerland’s mother turns 102 this week. Wow! How I loved my mom who was a poet. And a pretty good poet at…
“For Christ is our peace, who made all believers into one, breaking down the dividing wall.” Ephesians 2:14 It was the defining ministry trip of my life. Along with Pastor Mike Hudgins, Kent and Keitha Russell and Tom Ravensberg, I traveled to Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia in 1999. While in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, I…
Sunday was a most important day for Jason. He dressed in his very best suit, complete with vest, an engraved handkerchief in his jacket pocket, and a colorful tie. He then brushed every hair perfectly into place. Peering into the bathroom mirror, he smiled. “Looking pretty sharp buddy. You’re stylin.” At church Jason served as an usher. He greeted the congregation with…
“I think I’ll get a salad,” I said to myself and pulled into the Whole Foods parking lot. They have an awesome salad bar and inside I started down the line. Hmm, spinach for a starter. Cucumbers. Chopped green onions. A little quinoa. Yes on olives. Some salsa. Pecans. Cheese, croutons, and a dash of…
“And God gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.” Ephesians 4:11 The prophet. God has graced the Body of Christ with this very important person, and done so for its good. I would say even for its survival. Unfortunately the prophet goes mostly unrecognized. And often…
The Happiest Person in the World The happiest person in the world is the one who does everything for the glory of God, no matter what the circumstances. It’s the school teacher who gives her all for the kids in her class, whatever the challenges may be; the housewife who sweeps her home for the…
Inspirational Instruction Most of what we worry about Almost never, ever happens Who we really are Is what we are when no one is looking Marrying for money Is a foolish way to get it Do you want to make a true friend? Be more interested in others than yourself The measure of a man…
“Come unto to Me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 I spent…
“Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be the servant of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45 “Humble yourself in the sight…