Tell Archippus

Tell Archippus:  See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord. Colossians 4:17 Archippus is referred to in the last sentences of Paul’s letter to the Colossians.  He is also mentioned in Philemon 2, and referred to as a fellow soldier.  Some think that he was the son of Philemon.  …

The Peanut Butter Jar

 I think that I would rather use a  clean peanut jar.  Leroy Eims There had been a large meeting at the Eims’ household the previous evening.  Many guests attended and the conversations lasted well into the night.  It was past midnight when everyone left and they left the dirty dishes and glasses where they were …

We ARE the message

God does not send us WITH a message. We ARE the message. “There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John.”  (John1:6) God does not send just words only.  He sends people whose lives have been changed by His Word.  We cannot preach with words only.  They are emptied of their …

Making Christ Visible

My purpose is to allow the invisible Christ to be made visible. Ian Thomas In one of his messages, Ian Thomas related overhearing a discussion in which an individual was very insistent that his way was the right way.  This brought him into sharp contrast with others in the group.  During the discussion, he turned …