We Don’t Want Your Money
Today’s encouragement is a bit different and I need to speak to you from my heart. Lambchow is called to meet the spiritual needs of people. Yet, several times a…
Category: Encouragment
Greater Works Part 2 – John 14:14-17
Continuing His conversation with the disciples, Jesus provides three gigantic insights. Those insights further underscore the interconnectedness of our faith in Christ. In previous verses, Jesus declared, “Believe Me that…
His Banner Over You is Love
During the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the participating nations parade behind their country’s flag. Flags is a symbol of identification. The colors and patterns strive to contain a nation,…
Greater Works – John 14:8-14
This past Sunday, I was honored to give the morning message at the Vineyard Church Peoria. That is our home church, and we are blessed that they financially support our…
Jesus Says Proclaim the Good News
There are some of Jesus’ commands that we elevate and others that we hide in a box. We don’t throw them away, we know better than that, but push them…
Don’t be Troubled – John 13:36 – 14:6
Have you ever watched an old movie or listened to an old song from your youth and saw something new? But now, watching or listening with older ears, you understand…
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…
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…
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…