Month: April 2013

30
Apr

The Naked Truth

You’ve heard the expression “the naked truth.”  Now hear the story. Two men, Truth and Falsehood, went swimming.  Falsehood stole Truth’s clothes, and Truth, rather than lower himself to wear Falsehood’s clothes, chose to go without.  Falsehood, in the guise of Truth, goes about deceiving mankind to this day.* Abortion, to name one big, giant […]

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26
Apr

18-Minute National Sermon

Yesterday eighteen members of Congress spoke out on the Kermit Gosnell story.  I encourage you to watch their roughly 1-minute speeches.  It will not be comfortable.  Rather, it is necessary.  It will be encouraging, however, to hear the voice of truth. Special note: Young persons should not view without the guidance of their parents. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLytHy7PQxOT6dUJFOOuHH6E0k2f6DSqXU […]

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22
Apr

Does the Good Shepherd Have a Sheepdog?

I think He does!  The great Psalm 23 begins, “The Lord is my shepherd,” and, “He leadeth me.”  He is out in front leading the sheep.  One can hear the voice of Jesus, “Follow Me.” But then the last verse of the psalm points to something bringing up the rear: “Surely goodness and mercy shall […]

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17
Apr

You Leave Us Not Alone

In the wake of Monday in Boston, I turn to this hymn written by a woman named Joy. When aimless violence takes those we love, When random death strikes childhood’s promise down, When wrenching loss becomes our daily bread, We know, O God, You leave us not alone. Our faith may flicker low, and hope […]

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