by Bill Gaultiere | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our great need right now is to have our hearts warmed by God’s love. This is what makes us happy and fruitful! Most everyday pastors seek my care and counsel. Is there a difference if I listen well or listen well with the love of God in my heart? Does it make a...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Sep 7, 2021 | Storytelling, Uncategorized, Words
Have you ever heard the expression, “words create worlds?” It’s been attributed to various people, but what’s most important is just how true it is. I think I first grasped this in college as I entered the world of “Middle Earth”...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Sep 3, 2021 | Friendship, Grace, Uncategorized
In the Second World War, a group of soldiers were fighting in the rural countryside of France. During an intense battle, one of the American soldiers was killed. His comrades did not want to leave his body on the battlefield and decided to give him a Christian burial....
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
A story is told of a young violinist who lived in London many years ago. He was a superb musician. He loved his music and enjoyed playing before small groups of people in the homes of friends. But he was deathly afraid of large crowds, so he avoided giving concerts....
by Bill Gaultiere | Aug 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Be hospitable” the Bible teaches. You and the people around you need it — desperately (Romans 12:13, 1 Peter 4:9). Recently, Kristi and I were blessed to appreciate the hospitality of C. S. Lewis. You might not expect such a brilliant scholar to be warm-hearted. It...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview Dave Rimoldi, one of our ministry partners, from Soul Shepherding on the importance of sabbaticals in for pastors to rest, recharge, and reflect on their ministry, so that when they return they are ready to...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
John Wesley was known as a man of prayer. He began every day in prayer. He continued “instant in prayer” all day long. Prayer was his intimacy with God and his peace and power for daily living. People observed John Wesley coming out of his closet of prayer and glowing...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Francis of Assisi from the 12th Century is remembered as one of the greatest saints. His life drew many thousands of people to Jesus Christ during his lifetime and countless millions since then. Many say that after the Apostles of Jesus he is the saint who became the...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Brennan Manning’s relapse with alcohol left him in a gutter. The best-selling Christian author and retreat leader hit bottom again. His clothes were in tatters. His face was unshaven and his eyes were bloodshot. His belly was bloated. His body reeked with rancid odor....
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
The following article was originally written for the author’s denominational newsletter as part of the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It is meant to provide some insights into the current rise in Anti-Asian American racism—what it feels like,...
