Leaning on Grace
As I look at my personal arc of faith from youth to where I am today, there are some amazing changes. Even a few things I wish my older self…
Author: Dale Heinold
Prison Doors
Recently in our community group gathering my friend Rick said something that opened up a new way of thinking about a familiar teaching of Jesus. I love it when God…
A New Command John 13:31-35
One thing we learn from cars is that new is almost always better. A few years ago, a car show reviewed a couple of famous supercars from the 1980s. Those…
Walking Through 1st Peter, #10 – Chosen, Royal, and Holy
Folks go to great lengths to display who they are. The clothes they wear, the way they walk, the jewelry and accessories they choose to wear or not wear, even…
Judas – John 13:21-30
Somewhere around 1495, Leonardo DaVinci began painting a wall for a Dominican monastery in Milan, Italy. The result of his multi-year labor is the most recognizable piece of art ever…
War!
The battle raging in Ukraine has captured the attention of the world. The long European peace is shattered. The risks of this wildfire becoming World War III are very real.…
Loose Lips
During WWII a warning became a part of our language. “Loose lips sink ships.” The message was often portrayed on stark colored posters with an image of a ship going…
What the Father Blesses – John 13:12-20
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He again took His place at the table and asked a question. Now, I love questions. As a teacher myself, both in the church…
Listen, Walk, Pray
Psalm 86 is a prayer of David. It’s a beautiful and heartfelt prayer of praise and of need. Around the midpoint, David gets introspective and prays, “Teach me Your way,…
Walking Through 1st Peter #9, Living Stones
One a cold and rainy morning not so long ago we laid out where our new pole barn would set. We had marked it out earlier to get a feel…
How to Begin – John 13:1-11
Today’s encouragement is meant for all but is especially directed at those who feel a call to minister, evangelize, teach, pastor, or lead. Lambchow receives prayer requests and emails from…
God’s Valentine Card for You
Love. That one word is used in many different ways and describes a broad range of emotions. It is the stated motivation behind many actions, both good and bad. Love…