Reaching my 70’s, reflection seems to have become my “hobby.” Looking back at every thoughtless and selfish act, I think “Did I really do that?” Yet Jesus . . . He brings beauty where ashes were, where mourning was, He brings humbling thankfulness, and a love that touches us where only He could, and where…

Dear Friends, as of December 13, 2024, this is what Michael heard, “Well done My good and faithful servant.” My heart aches but rejoices that now Michael is free from pain. A beautiful tribute to Michael’s life can be found on Calvaryftl.org/memorialservice

“God is always wooing us closer to Himself … To transform our thinking about ourselves to fulfill our destiny.… [Moses] did not see himself as God did. When we obey, He brings the fire power to ignite us in the call… it is through conversation with Him that we discover the answer to the cry…

For many years I had seen the signs that proclaimed JESUS SAVES—without a clue as to what that meant. It seemed like a sign that was put up for all the desperate people who needed some saving. Until thirty-two years ago, when I called out to Jesus to save me, and He amazingly and graciously…

What do you celebrate? Christmas or Hanukkah?  What do you call yourself? a Jew or a Christian? These are questions I’ve been asked many times over, ever since I heard Jesus call me by name.  I’d like to think the meaningful answer is to ask: Who do you say Jesus is?

From Enduring Commentary —Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench: This is another reference to the gentle character of Jesus. A reed is a fairly fragile plant, yet if a reed is bruised, the Servant will handle it so gently that He will not break it….