John 10:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. I love this portion of the Bible. In Jesus' own words, he is...

Ephesians 6:10-17 (NASB) 'Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,...

Have you ever come up with a bright idea of a new way to accomplish a task and decided to run it by the boss?  If you are fortunate, the boss says ‘sure, give it a try’ and then the idea fails miserably.  Or maybe you are the boss, or think you are, and the same thing...

I've recently found myself defending the idea of lent, as it has a number of negative connotations in Nicaragua. I believe Lent is important because it is a time to prepare for celebrating the greatest gift we have ever received: the sacrificial death and resurrection...

1 Corinthians 7:17 New International Version (NIV) Concerning Change of Status 17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches....

Vital Biker Trip May 31-June 2 Kickstands up at 7:00 am/Meet at Vital Ministries Building in Oskaloosa Ride the Mississippi River