Barabbas
But they all cried out together, “Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas”—a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and …
Rod & Staff
Thoughts from Pastor Glenn on a variety of topics
What Jesus Thinks About Unjust Suffering
America is certainly experiencing its share of common suffering. Pandemic lock-downs and inconvenience challenge all of us. But it’s the uneven distribution of suffering that’s the hardest to take. Some …
I Believe; Help My Unbelief
And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the …
The Star of Bethlehem
The great 2020 conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn has rekindled interest in the “Star of Bethlehem.” Could it have been a conjunction of planets? A comet? A supernova? While there …
Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock
Jesus’ striking comment was not an invitation to unbelievers, but to a church in Laodicea. It is an invitation to every Christian who has misplaced a living fellowship with Christ …
Gratitude for the Journey
As I reach my 70th birthday, it seems to me appropriate to give thanks to God for my journey thus far. That journey began in my nineteenth year, when this …
Lessons from the Wilderness
I think almost everyone looks upon 2020 as a disaster. But while most Christians agree, we have a different perspective. We believe in a sovereign God who ultimately controls all …
First Of All – My “Most Important Issue” In This Election
There are many things to consider during an election. But realistically, what we consider to be the most important will carry great weight as we decide our vote. For example, …
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Wholly His
Wholly His is a hymn that traces the gospel from creation to new creation. I wrote the lyrics in 1990 to celebrate one of my favorite Bible texts, 2 Chronicles …
What to Pray for Most in this Election
Every presidential election is important. Many of us believe that the 2020 Presidential election is unusually important. Familiar issues of economy and sexual ethics have had to make room for …