Have You Lost Your First Love? Don’t Give Up! 2 Chronicles 31:4-8.

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus dictates letters to seven young churches in modern-day Turkey. Jesus says that the church in Ephesus has done many things well, but “you have lost your first love” Revelation 2:4. What can you do if you have lost your first love? What is the solution? The loss of firstContinue reading “Have You Lost Your First Love? Don’t Give Up! 2 Chronicles 31:4-8.”

ENDURE. 1 Thessalonians 3:13.

On November 3, 2022, during game five of the World Series, the announcers mentioned a throwback to my childhood. The Astros’ Ryan Pressly threw a pitch that hit catcher Martin Maldonado on the knee and bounced 60 feet, all the way back to the pitcher. “That looked like a Pitch-Back,” the announcer quipped. I lovedContinue reading “ENDURE. 1 Thessalonians 3:13.”

Leadership is Hard.

Sheep are wanderers.  Without reliable fencing, you need a shepherd or a sheep dog to protect the flock from itself.  When God told Moses his death was approaching, Moses did not beg for a few more years.  Instead, he prayed for the nation: “May the Lord … appoint a man over the people … soContinue reading “Leadership is Hard.”