The Week

The Week

From the book Pause With Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life   As we look at firm comments of Christ, we must keep them in the large context of His mission. They are parts of the story. Christ’s story. Our stories. This chapter highlights a week in His...
Palm Sunday Prayer

Palm Sunday Prayer

Father God,Lord Jesus,Holy Spirit,we walked through security,boarded our planes,flew while seatedand masked,picked up our luggage,and here we sitin this roomat this placeat this timeon this day. i ask You to now beour securityas we fly toward newideas and words and...
A Few Questions to Consider

A Few Questions to Consider

* Describe a time in your life when God forgave you of a poor decision but you still faced consequences. Have you carried the luggage of past hurts and struggled to forgive others?* How has that affected your ministry, your family, and your relationship with God?* How...
A Few Suggestions For February

A Few Suggestions For February

* Smile at a friend. Thank them for the many blessings they bring your way.* Smile at a stranger. A glance from eyes of one displaying God’s love is such a contrast to the common look of anger.* Forgive someone who hurt you. Realize how our Loving God has forgiven...
Conversations with Dr. Mark Rutland

Conversations with Dr. Mark Rutland

I’ve enjoyed various conversations and meetings with Dr. Mark Rutland through the decades. I’ve appreciated how he communicates, and the powerful words he declares. His sermons, his stories, his wisdom, his humor: they all merge into moments worth receiving,...