CoffeeBreak With The Word

God is high and holy, majesty enthroned, worthy of our praise, and awesome to contemplate; but you would never know it to see the way some of us talk about Him and to Him. He is a marvelous Treasure to be sought. He is Wisdom to be pursued, and He is the Lord to be […]

I enjoy cooking, making dinner more than half the time in our home. It isn’t a chore, because it is an opportunity to be a little creative. In the winter, soup is a favorite creation for me. The basics of soup are much the same but it is the seasonings that make the difference between […]

I attended Walter’s funeral services yesterday. He had lived 68 years on this earth before he stepped over the threshold of eternity. As we went through the rituals of death and I watched the family deal with their grief, a Tim McGraw song echoed through my mind. As I understand, Tim wrote it after a […]

How do you make decisions — by accumulating facts or talking to others? Which do you prefer – a good book or a social gathering? Which do you tend to lean toward in your formation of faith- doctrine or testimony? Based on our early training and our personality type, we are likely to think that […]

I am so very grateful to know that I am a work ‘in progress.’ I am not who I was, nor am I yet all that I will be! Over dinner with friends on Sunday evening we were laughing together over the foibles and foolishness of our youth. Some 31 years ago, one of my […]

A billion, yes that’s right, a billion greeting cards will be exchanged today in America on this day of love- Valentine’s Day. Guys, we don’t come out looking very good in that exchange either. Greeting card companies estimate that about 85% of the Valentine’s cards are purchased by women! Today is called a celebration of […]

“I feel so unworthy. Can I really be sure of Heaven?” The lady was near tears as she asked the question. Her previous religious tradition was rooted in good works and acts of penance. Though she has trusted Christ for salvation, the old influences continue to dog her so that when she is less than […]

A subtle conceit creeps into our thinking when we start working with God to build His kingdom in this world- no matter what kind of service we perform. As soon as we feel even a little bit competent, we start to believe that it is our performance that produces results. Often without even realizing it, […]

Sam (not his real name) is a man with a sin problem who wants to be free! I’ve met with Sam several times and realize that nothing short of the power of the Spirit and the Word can break the chains. He has good intentions, strong desire, and yet… recently he called me in the […]

Real faith is not cheap, nor is it simple, nor is it easy! The Bible says, Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1, ASV) Faith, according to Hebrews 11, is how we take possession of eternal life while we yet live in this present world. All […]