by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
I recently read through Mark Scandrette’s book, The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes. I picked it up partially for the same reason Mark wrote the book, that is, a growing conviction that the Beatitudes should be more central to my life and...
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...
