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In the fourth chapter of John’s gospel Jesus tells the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well that he would give her water that is such that she would never thirst again. “The water that I will give will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (4:14). I grew up in a part of Missouri…
This past week Kansas City threw a parade to celebrate the winner of Super Bowl 57 and NFL World Champions – the KC Chiefs. It was the joyful culmination of all the hard work that the team and coaches had put into this years campaign to be the best among all others. The parade ended…
One of the things that is very obvious in our area – people are devoted fans of the KC Chiefs! It is exciting days as we approach the Super Bowl this coming Sunday. Something tells me that many of your folks will being wearing a lot of red as they come to worship. I’m not afraid to admit…
Are you a Doer or a Developer? One of the important tasks of leadership is developing others around you. A temptation I have often fallen prey to in my ministry is to take care of things on my own. It is a “If you want it done right do it yourself” kind of thinking. However,…
At a conference this past fall I heard a speaker say, “Not all change leads to breakthroughs, but all breakthroughs require change.” This principle applies to many areas of our lives. At the start of a new year when many are resolute about losing weight and getting healthier, it will not happen unless there is…
The New Year is here! It is always an opportunity to evaluate the previous year and look ahead toward the future. As I look ahead into 2023 I am excited to be part of a network of churches committed to partnering together for the gospel to reach the northland and the nations. God did some amazing things through…
In Matthew’s gospel we read of an angel appearing to Joseph who was upset by the news of Mary’s, his betrothed, pregnancy. The angel informs Joseph that the child Mary is carrying has been conceived by the Holy Spirit and this miracle is the fulfillment of the Word of the Lord to the prophet Isaiah, See,…
Tis the season that most churches see an increase in attendance. It has been my observation that often churches will welcome and encourage their guests to let them know who they are and offer a gift as an incentive. In the “passing on what I have learned department,” let me share another GIFT you can…
I recently took the plunge and signed up with Ancestry DNA. Growing up I was led to believe that in some way I am related to Johnny Appleseed and Williams Bradford on the Mayflower. I also had family members trace our roots back to Scotland on my father’s side and Germany on my mother’s side. …