John 1: 19-28 – Are you the Christ?
Living in rural places often means dealing with non-paved roads. While the road in front of our home is paved, about a half-mile to the east, it becomes a nonpaved…
John 1:14-18 – The Word Became Flesh
John’s prelude to his Gospel leads up to these startling and amazing words – the Word became flesh. The preexistent Word of John 1:1, “In the beginning the Word was…
2019 Lambchow Ministry Report
Today’s article is a bit different. Once a year we put aside our regular devotions to report on the ministry. Lambchow Ministries is a non-profit 501c3 corporation purposed on publishing…
John 1:1-13 – Prelude of Light
Light and darkness. Day and night. Detail and shadow. These are the brushes John uses to write the Gospel bearing his name.
Check Your Fences
There are many kinds of fences. The ones I’m most familiar with are the taut wire fences we used on the farm. Wire fence comes in rolls. Fence posts, either…
Gifts of Christmas: Eternity
Well, we made it. Christmas day is just a few turns of the world away. Very possibly, you’ve already had a gathering or two with family, friends, or co-workers. Perhaps…
Gifts of Christmas – Peace and Joy
The Christmas season often seems to have more turmoil than peace. There’s worry over gifts and shopping. Our schedules are roiled by programs, parties, and gatherings. And, of course, there’s…
The Bible in 62 Weeks
One of the primary ways of growing in Christ is Bible reading. Getting God’s Word into our hearts and life simply by reading it. While many will start to read…
Gifts of Christmas – Forgiveness
Christmas and mistakes go hand in hand. Like the time we bought the wrong gift for Uncle Harry. Or the time we said the wrong thing at the wrong time…
Hey Mister – A Christmas Tale
They say the process is unique. A machine, directed by a computer, changes molds on the fly so that each Snow Crystal Baby is one in a million. Random heads…
The Gift of Relationship
How many Hallmark Christmas movies must one watch before it feels like Christmas? Or how many Christmas songs must one hear? How many presents must one buy for the Spirit…
Gifts from God – A Meaningful Life
The drama and meaning of Christmas will always grab our attention. Its story will be retold many times between now and Christmas day. What I want to focus on in…