“Catching” A Mentor’s Spirit

“Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah” (1 Kings 19:20). There is a man in my life who I consider a “mentor.” He came into my life during a crisis period and helped me understand and cope with my situation. I learned a great deal from him. I rarely spent more than a […]

Shark Week

How many of you love the Discovery Channel? I bet that most of those who raised your hands also enjoy the annual event that Discovery holds called “Shark Week.” Discovery’s “Shark Week” has actually been around ever since it first aired in the summer of 1987. It has included famous celebrity hosts each year, such […]

If all the lukewarm folk will fire up

If all the lukewarm folk will fire up, If all the dishonest folk will fess up, If all the disgruntled folk will smile up, If all the depressed folk will cheer up, If all the estranged folk will make up, If all the dry bones will shake up, If all the church members will pray […]

Spiritual Couch Potato

James Montgomery Boice tells of Lawrence of Arabia visiting Paris after World War I with some Arab friends. He showed them around Paris, but what fascinated them most was the faucet in their hotel room. They spent hours turning it on and off; they thought it was wonderful. All they had to do was turn […]

Shrek The Sheep

Merino sheep are known for producing long, fine wool. A few years ago, a renegade merino sheep named Shrek was recently shorn on live television in New Zealand. The 10-year-old Shrek’s shearing produced a giant fleece that some are saying is the largest ever –enough to make 20 large men’s suits. The wool was auctioned […]