Winter Retreat

I have been blessed to have received many wonderful gifts from friends and family members. But sometimes the gifts we receive are not useful, good for us, or right for us at the moment. The Hebrews writer made an interesting connection between God and our human fathers when he wrote, “God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?” (Heb. 12:7). In Luke 11:11 Jesus asked, “If a son asks for…

What’s the difference between a cow and a bison? This may seem like a silly question or the start to a joke, but the answer is fascinating. In the Northwest, ranchers deal with massive snowstorms that roll in each winter. These storms highlight a major difference between cows and bison. You see, when a snowstorm comes, cows will try to “outrun” the storm. In trying to run away from the storm, they often spend more time in the storm, and…

I love the song Take Time to Be Holy written by Williams Long Dunstaff and George C. Stebbins.. It indicates that time and effort must be offered on our part for holiness to be achieved. Of course man cannot save himself by works (Gal. 2:16). However, my obedience is necessary to have the faith and love required by God (Jn. 14:15; Jms. 2:17). Unfortunately, many spend their time in sinful worldliness instead of walking in God’s light. It’s as if…