Author: ourCOG

Sifted

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 Every so often, I’m overcome with the urge. I tromp my way into the kitchen, raid my wife’s Pinterest boards, and […] »

Do singles really matter?

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Strength from Ages

“For by wise counsel, you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.” – Proverbs 24:6 For as long as I have lived, I have seen so many younger ministers let their egos get ahead of their character. For me, I believe that listening to older, wiser counselors is a way … »

Speed Bumps are Launching Pads

Several years ago, I was sitting at a stop light in Chicago, IL, when I felt something slightly bump the back of my car.  It was almost unnoticeable.  I looked in the rear-view mirror to see a buddy of mine looking down at his radio. I wasn’t even sure he realized that our cars had [...] »