Permission by Phil This month, something happened that hasn't occurred in the past 26 years - we didn't get our devotions out to our monthly supporters until the end of the month. I know, I hear your gasps of shock and disbelief. This may only matter to me, but I think there just might be a lesson for many of us. First, a little glimpse behind the scenes... I am constantly on the lookout for God's hand at work in everyday life, and when I see something I think would make a good application of...
8 days ago • 2 min read
We come to the end of our month-long look at an episode in the life of Jesus. We’ve looked through the eyes of the four friends, the homeowner, and the students. Let’s wrap up with one of the main characters… Part Four - The Paralyzed Man When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to them,...
15 days ago • 3 min read
Here we are at the third visit to our familiar passage. Last time we looked at an invisible character in our story, the homeowner. This time we’ll shift our attention to very visible but overlooked characters… Part Three - The Other Students When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to our exploration of a familiar scripture through four different sets of eyes. Today we are up to... Part Two - The Homeowner When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to them, four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Have you ever seen a movie or read a book where the same story is retold from the viewpoint of different characters? Even though the facts are the same, you gain a little more knowledge and understanding by seeing it from more than one perspective. That's one way I like to read the Bible. I thought it might be fun this month to take a familiar Bible story (just five verses!) and view it through the eyes of four different characters. Let's go! When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
We hope you've enjoyed our little trip down memory lane this month. Here's a final devotion from yesteryear in honor of our 30th ministry anniversary. Enjoy! Burning Bushes and Bulging Bladders - July 28, 2020 You’ve heard the saying, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways.” From burning bushes to pillars of cloud, God uses whatever it takes to get our attention. In my case, that usually involves my bladder. (The quantity of iced tea I drink may also play a part, but whatever the source, it has...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Here's another blast from the past in honor of our 30th ministry anniversary. Enjoy! The Second Hand of God (or "Watch It!") - Sept 15, 2015 If you've been following us for a while, you probably know that I'm not the best at fixing things - but that never stops me from trying! Hey, at least it keeps life interesting. You may also know that I love a good bargain (Pam calls me cheap). When the watch I bought for $5 over twenty years ago recently went dead, I made an amazing discovery. New...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
In honor of our 30th ministry anniversary, I've been going back through our archives and reminiscing on what God has done. Wow! I found some devotions that are deserve a second look, so for the rest of the month, let's celebrate God faithfulness (and maybe enjoy a laugh along the way!) Give Your Rear End To Jesus (It Makes All the "Differential")- April 2, 2010 Have you ever heard the saying, "God helps those who help themselves?" That's not in the Bible (Ben Franklin said it by the way). No,...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey there eNeighbors! We are still basking in the glow of Resurrection Sunday! We pray you had a wonderful time celebrating with your family, both related and church! A lot of you have been asking and it's been a while since we gave an update on our lives, so here's the latest. On the ministry front, this is our 30th year spreading God's good news! We are still traveling and doing concerts, just not at the hectic pace we used to keep. Phil is also celebrating over a year as the Minister of...
2 months ago • 2 min read