Whenever a tragic event like the Haitian earthquake takes place, it raises questions about God’s presence and his judgment. Some will run to the extreme of saying that God did not know this would happen, and that he was in no way involved in this sort of event. Others will make assertive and arrogant claims […]
St. Louis Post article on House of Hope in Haiti
The St. Louis Post Dispatch has a story on the House of Hope Orphanage, the damage to the orphanage, and the plight of the girls there right now. There is significant damage. The picture on the main site is of all the girls we grew to love when we went there this summer. Be sure […]
Responding to the Haiti Crisis with Gospel Centered giving
News today from Haiti is not good. While events like this earthquake do leave us with questions about the sovereignty and presence of God, it also gives those of us who follow Jesus the opportunity to get involved. I am sure some of you are thinking about giving to help the rescue and care efforts […]
The blessing of Christian community when your car breaks down
So I am sitting here at the intersection of Highway 21 and MM, 10:20 PM on Monday night waiting for Leon Allen. How’s that for an introduction. Would make a good first line of a book, but on this night, I am just waiting in the cold in my Durango which has overheated. I could […]
Sorry I missed a couple weeks with the devotion on the blog. I write these and include them in the ongoing blog as a constant reminder that God has spoken and we need to read, study, and know the Word in order to grow as Christ followers. I hope you enjoy these each week. My […]