by sworel | Apr 4, 2021 | 2021, Musings
If I had to define courage, I might say that it is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to trust the Lord to do what He asks us to do. That process of trusting Him in the face of serious difficulty is a tough one. And it is often made more difficult because of...
by sworel | Mar 28, 2021 | 2021, Musings
The party aboard ship was in full swing. Speeches were being made by the captain, the crew and the quests enjoying the week-long voyage. Sitting at the head table was a seventy-year-old man who, somewhat embarrassed, was doing his best to accept the praise being...
by sworel | Mar 21, 2021 | 2021, Musings, Uncategorized
Just for a moment, let’s imagine that God is thinking about you. What do you assume He feels when you come to mind? Is He disappointed or maybe even angry over some of your choices? Is He saddened that you are His kid? Does He roll His eyes at the mention of...
by sworel | Mar 14, 2021 | 2021, Musings
Recently I have been receiving a number of emails about donating blood. I was able to give platelets a few months ago and apparently I am now on some sort of Red Cross priority list. They keep telling me that O negative blood is in short supply and they desperately...
by sworel | Mar 5, 2021 | 2021, Musings
Back in 1993, The Barna Group partnered with the Lutheran Hour Ministries to survey a wide number of issues among Christians. One of their questions had to do with sharing the gospel. At that time, 89% of those questioned responded that they do believe it is their...
by sworel | Feb 28, 2021 | 2021, Musings
I recently read an article in the Biola Magazine that asked a very pertinent question, “In a time of intense polarization and provocation is there any hope for a return to civility?” The article contained a conversation that several Biola professors had about a new...
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