Devotionals
Are You Listening?
The prophet, Joel, begins his book with these words, “Hear this, you elders, and give ear, all you inhabitants of the land!” In Hebrew, the…
The Power of the Word
Two questions: during the last five years, what has had the largest spiritual impact in your life? Got it? Now think about the last five weeks.…
The Wonder of Wonders
The wonder of wonders as she looked down and smiled That He was her Maker as well as her child He created the womb that…
The Beauty of Prayer
Recently, on a long plane flight to Africa with Heralds of hope, I was working through a book I had read years ago and didn’t…
Living Hope
Jim Springer and Jim Lewis were the twin sons of a fourteen-year-old girl. She gave birth to them and immediately disappeared. The boys were adopted…
More Thoughts on “Let’s Travel”
One of the most destabilizing and destructive aspects of African society and, by extension, the governments of those peoples, is the aspect of corruption. It…
Let’s Travel!
My short time in Africa was indeed memorable. There are many things that stand out to me as events and realizations that have enriched me…
What Part of the Great Commission Don’t We Understand?
This past summer, Heralds of Hope held their annual picnic at a park in Shippensburg, PA. It was a lovely time, and the board, staff,…
Got Your Spurs On?
Do you find it easier to see the negative in a situation or a person rather than the positive? I find myself there too often.…
My Family
Last weekend, everyone came home. I find myself in a new phase of life where our children have become quite mobile. Our oldest daughter is…
Healthy Balance
“There is a ditch on either side of the road” is an expression used to describe how people respond. Our tendency is to respond with…
Quodlibet
Unless you’ve studied Latin, you’ve probably never seen or heard the word, quodlibet*, before. But you’ve certainly heard its contemporary counterpart – “whatever.” This word…
How Do I Love God?
God is good. God is love. Love God and do good. There are many lies about the love of God; it is one of the…
Theology Is Important
Theology sounds like a dry, dull topic which only causes arguments. This may be the case, depending on your love for deep thought and mental…
Trusting Tears
Job 1:20: Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshiped. This verse follows on the…
God’s Love for Us
My wife and I were blessed with our son about 15 months ago. I was never one of those guys who really enjoyed interacting with…