While reading 2 Thessalonians 3:1 this morning, I was reminded that it is okay to pray for the rapid spread of the Good News (a.k.a., the Gospel). In fact, Paul requested that believers would pray for him–“that the message of the Lord may spread rapi…

On Tuesday I had just arrived at the Minneapolis airport after conducting the Minnesota prayer gathering with the Church of God. There it was on every flat screen: the earthquake in Haiti. My friends, let us pray for God’s mercy to be showered over th…

Steps for Burnt-out Prevention
Let me begin by saying that speaking on behalf of those in the helping profession, I can attest that counseling is a very rewarding experience for therapists. We find ourselves encouraged by the reality that the time we invest in our clients, changes this person’s life for the better. We […]

Leia with Santa: Requested a yoyo and an iTouch.

I remember when I was a child I would go to Vacation Bible School every summer.  There we would sing the song “When you’re Happy and You Know It”.  It’s a fun song which most people have heard at least once if not one too many times as the song repeats itself over and over. […]