    I read one time the true story of a college senior who sat alone in her room late one Saturday night, contemplating suicide. At just 22 years old, Patti was tired of life. She had already felt like she had tried everything, and was still sad and hopeless. She could not find happiness. She […]
3230) Ecclesiastes? Who Needs It? (1/2) Read More »
   There is not much to read in today’s meditation, but I am posting some amazing videos if you have the time to view them.    On January 8, 1956, five young American missionaries were speared to death by several members of a remote tribe in Ecuador. They were attempting to make contact
3219) Walking God’s Trail Read More »
Pictured above: Jean Valjean and the Bishop in the 2012 movie Les Miserables ——————— From the 1862 novel Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-1885); as adapted in The Book of Virtues by William Bennett, 1993. ————————    Jean Valjean was a wood-chopper’s son, who, while very young, was left an orphan.  His older sister brought him up, but when
3216) Another Chance at Life Read More »
    Sir William Mitchell Ramsay (1851-1939) was a British archeologist and New Testament scholar. He was the foremost authority of his day on the history of Asia Minor, and a leading scholar in the study of the New Testament. He taught at Oxford and the University of Aberdeen. He was knighted in 1906
3193) Two Interesting Conversions Read More »
“NO SUCH THING AS A MUTT” by Roy Borges    The first time I laid eyes on my brother’s dog, I didn’t like him.  He was a mangy old mutt.  As far as I was concerned, he was utterly worthless.  He didn’t know any tricks.  He picked the most inconvenient times to have to
   (…continued) Yesterday’s EmailMeditation told the story of Don and Carol Richardson’s mission work among the Sawi people of New Guinea. It is one of the most amazing stories in the history of missions. My brief account only begins to describe this powerful work of the Holy Spirit. Today’s blog consists of three videos
3179) Admiring Judas (2/2) Read More »
   I completed my seminary education in December of 1979 and was ready for my first congregation.  I was called to Christ Lutheran Church in Lignite, North Dakota.  Lignite is in the far northwest corner of that wind-blown, barren state.  On a windy, 30 degree below zero day in January, my wife and I
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“What Will War Bring to Iran? Praying for a Country in Crisis” by March 5, 2026, by David Mathis, at: http://www.desiringgod.org ——————————————————-    As the world watches Iran, Christians look on with another set of eyes. Wherever we reside, we watch and pray with a spiritual vision that transcends natural concerns and our own
3176) A Prayer for Iran Read More »
   There were two criminals crucified with Jesus. At first, according to Matthew’s account, both men mocked and insulted Jesus, just like much of the rest of the crowd present that day. Then later, according to Luke, one of the criminals apparently had a change of heart. He stopped mocking, and then had a
3165) “What are You Doing Here?” Read More »
   Jelly Roll is not really a pastor, but he certainly gave a powerful sermon at the Grammy Awards last Sunday evening (February 1, 2026). He had just won three of the top music awards, and he gave Jesus Christ the credit for turning his life around. In case you missed it (I always
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