“I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old, familiar carols play, And mild and sweet The words repeat Of Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” The opening stanza from this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow strike a cord in us because there is a universal longing for peace on earth. We feel the world’s brokenness. Look at the wars, the corruption, and the … Continue reading The Coming Prince of Peace
I recently picked up an old friend. “The Life and Diary of David Brainerd” had sat on my shelf for far too long and it was time for another read. Like previous encounters, it did not disappoint. It’s a total gem. David Brainerd (1718-1747) was an early American missionary whose short life has inspired Christian’s for generations. Reading Brainerd reminds me what ministry is all … Continue reading True Success in Ministry
We have just come through 4th of July weekend. Here in our little neck of the woods (Mifflin County, PA) it was neat to see plenty of people proud to be American. Saturday night, I wondered if the neighbors would ever stop shooting off fireworks! As you know, it is quite popular to “hate” on America these days so I thought it might be appropriate to … Continue reading America’s Imports and Exports
Shepherd the Flock 