Monthly Archives: September 2023

In a previous post, I shared snapshots of people with whom I have been privileged to co-labor during my years of active ministry. All of the people mentioned in that post (9/21/23) were in churches I pastored in Kansas from 1971 to 1979. In September, 1979, the Lord moved us to Indianapolis and to theContinue reading “More Precious Memories (Part 2)”

One of the most famous names in auto-racing history, Mickey Thompson, was known for building “flying machines” that regularly broke down. Although they were often the fastest cars on the track, the engines, carburetors, and gearboxes failed so often that, in Thompson’s first 29 races, none of his cars even finished the race! (Our DailyContinue reading ““Good Starter, Good Finisher””

You may have heard of the J.B.F. Wright song (1925) “Precious Memories,” the second stanza of which reads, “Precious Memories, how they linger; how they ever flood my soul. In the stillness of the midnight, precious sacred scenes unfold.” This post, and maybe a follow-up or two in time, is a simple compilation of someContinue reading “Precious Memories”

I delight in remembering people who have made a difference in my life, the lives of others, and in the Body of Christ. I have written several tributes to missionaries and evangelists, and some about those with whom I have been privileged to serve alongside of in the work of ministry through the local church.Continue reading “Tripp and Shelli”

“Four-year-old Susie had just heard the story of ‘Snow White’ for the first time. Excited she came home and retold her mother the fairy-tale. After relating how Prince Charming had arrived on his beautiful white horse and kissed Snow White back to life, Susie asked loudly, ‘And do you know what happened then?’ Her motherContinue reading “Happily Ever After”

I vaguely recall some course or some lessons taught in seminary on “Pastoral Ethics,” though I cannot find any notes on the subject. However, there always has been (and still is) a need for basic reminders to all who are in the ministry—especially for those whom Paul labels as “bishops” or pastors—about the matter ofContinue reading “Pastoral Ethics”

We live in a success-oriented world.  Bigger is better, and biggest is best. Whether in the business world, the sports arena, the science lab, or the archeological dig site, it’s being the first—the most, the best—that motivates many to not rest until the gold chain hangs around their neck. This is not altogether bad. WeContinue reading “What Not To And What To Glory In”

Well, Labor Day has come and gone, but considering God’s plan and purpose for us regarding labor is always appropriate. Work was imbedded into the purposes of God for mankind from day one. His first words to Adam and Eve included a mandate to work: “Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdueContinue reading “Do It With All Thy Might”