A soft word turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. –Proverbs 15:1 Years ago I was on the staff of a church that was breaking apart. Summary dismissals, power plays, and emerging factions threatened to destroy the church community. It fell to me to preach the Sunday when the key decisions were announced… [Read More]

“For the assembly, there shall be one statute for you and for the stranger who sojourns with you, a statute forever throughout your generations. You and the sojourner shall be alike before the Lord.”—Numbers 15:15 “He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the… [Read More]

“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. –Acts 2:46, 47 “I appeal to you, brothers,… [Read More]