Last weekend I had the opportunity to speak at Camp Emmanuel in Astoria Illinois. During WW2 Camp Emmanuel was known as Camp Ellis and housed Prisoners of War. Now the camp is owned by a group of Churches and is used for Christian retreats throughout the year. God has a way of turning prisons into…
Read MoreThis week I was asked to consider officiating a friend’s daughter’s wedding. As I pondered the offer I found myself thinking about my first love. I met my first love in third grade. Unfortunately, as I grew older we grew apart. It was all my fault. I changed but my first love remained the same….
Read MoreHave you ever felt like the weight of the world was on your shoulders? May I assure you that the weight of the Word is greater than the weight of the world. Recently, Christian Library International received a gift of 50,000 Bibles. That’s a lot of weight. As Midwest Development Coordinator, I was explaining to…
Read MoreAt times life can seem overwhelming. When that happen just start throwing Stones. A couple of months ago in my daily devotional I read a story about a man on a pilgrimage in the Holy Land who had the opportunity to walk along with their guide, a Bedouind nomad. The man asked the guide if…
Read MoreI believe there are three words that God loves to hear from us. “I need help.” When faced with a challenge I have learned that these are three of the most powerful words in the English (and Spiritual) language. When I am feeling a little overwhelmed I cry out to Jesus, “I need help.” Monday…
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