Friday, March 11, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Be Filled with the Spirit, me and tobie! A little more than thirty years ago, I was invited to attend a new church in my hometown. I was a fairly new Christian with a Baptist/Presbyterian background, so the whole thing seemed a little … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
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Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Thursday, March 3, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Give me some Word, me and tobie. Many years ago I had the opportunity to counsel a couple who were having marital difficulties. The husband was an ordained minister, and he made sure I was aware of his exalted status. He always wore … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power We're walking in newness of life, me and tobie! One morning not too long ago, I left home headed for the gym. When I turned out onto the main road, I suddenly thought, “Did you close the garage door?” I couldn’t remember! I … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Public Employee Unions – a Very Bad Idea
Speaking as a former public (government) employee, I have always had an aversion to collective bargaining in that arena. The whole concept of unionization was designed to protect employees in the private sector from the abuses that could and did result from the erratic behavior of the market, and the manipulative behavior of corporate leaders. The … Continue reading Public Employee Unions – a Very Bad Idea
Sad News
I am very sad to report that my best friend and faithful companion, Tobie, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning last. He had been quite ill for a while, and just couldn't recover this time. Judy and I are grateful to the Lord for letting us have 8 years with the best … Continue reading Sad News
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Hey, me and tobie, you must be born again! I was watching a famous TV commentator the other day as he opined on what ails our nation. He had some good ideas about personal responsibility, but he ended with this statement: “We each … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Thank God for Jesus, me and tobie! Years ago there was a lady in our church whose husband was unsaved. We all agreed that if he would only become a Christian he would be a real asset. He was intelligent and well thought … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let"s do something, me and tobie! I arrived in Mexico City tired and with a very sore back, but as always I was happy to get there. Our old friend Pastor Roberto Milian met me at the airport with his son-in-law to drive … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Friday, January 7, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Here's some stuff I want to be sure know, me and tobie. A few weeks ago I heard a news story about a diplomat who died after emergency surgery. According to the physicians who attended him, his last words to them on the … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Friday, December 31, 2010 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Another year in the books, me and tobie. Every year I take a few days to wait on God before the New Year. I need to be personally refreshed, and also see what the Lord wants to adjust in me or the ministry. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart