Israel Day 1 – Anticipation and Prayer St. Louis to Chicago to London to Tel Aviv As this morning begins, my anticipation grows as to what lies ahead. I pray with an awareness of how big the moment is. Since childhood I have...
Read MoreToday Kelly and I start a 10-day trip to Israel to see the Holy Land. We are grateful for the time to observe, learn, experience, and study the Bible lands. Would you pray for us? We covet your prayers. Please pray that we will...
Read MoreWhat kind of person are you? Is there an area where you want to change? One of the most interesting Bible passages when considering a person’s life or character is Acts 13. Here Paul is preaching about Jesus – the son of David....
Read MoreThe dawn of a new year often gives people hope. My friend recently shared that the new year is similar to receiving a new sheet of blank paper. You can write whatever it is you wish on it; you can make whatever you want out of...
Read MoreDear God, our Heavenly Father, Thank You for 2018 and the opportunities that this new year brings. Thank You for the gift of time. Today. The hope of tomorrow. The turn of another calendar year. We are grateful that yesterday,...
Read MoreThese stories of inappropriate sexual behavior continue to surface: Harvey Weinstein, Roy Moore, Al Franken, Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Leon Wieseltier, Garrison Keillor, Roy Price, Bill O’Reilly, Roger...
Read MoreWhat is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? Veterans Day honors all veterans who have ever served honorably in any branch of the military, including the Merchant Marine. This day celebrates the living as much...
Read MoreWhen is the last time you were ever in a cow pasture? Are there any distinct features that you remember? Was there anything that stood out to you? Enjoy the Beauty but Watch Your Step From my most recent foray into a cow pasture...
Read MoreHappy Reformation 500 Day! Five hundred years ago today Martin Luther (1483-1546) started whats known as the Reformation on October 31, 1517, when he posted his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg,...
Read MoreToday is the first day of the Hailey Owens’ murder trial for Craig Wood, a day for which many have waited. Wood is accused of abducting, assaulting, raping, and ultimately shooting Hailey on February 18, 2014. In today’s...
Read MoreThe Beginning of the Reformation This week we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation. October 31, 1517, Martin Luther (1483-1546) posted his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in...
Read Moreby Bob Kellemen On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his now famous 95 Theses to the door of the All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany. In doing so, Luther was launching a reformation in how the church understood the...
Read MoreThe following nine truths come from David Powlison in his new book, How Does Sanctification Work? He uses these as a list of statements which at times have individually been suggested as, “This one thing is the secret key...
Read MoreOff to Boot Camp – A Personal Letter on the occasion of my nephew Clayton going to basic training with the Marines. This letter is to him and shared on the blog for anyone else who can benefit from it. We, your family and...
Read MoreAs we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, I have heard people ask, “Why is this important to us?” The five main doctrines around which the Reformers united stem from the very gospel that impacts daily living. In...
Read MoreCounseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life Bob Kellemen New Growth Press 2017 This month the world celebrates the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation when Luther pinned his...
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As the stories of human suffering continue to develop from the recent hurricanes, the stories of...
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by Paul Tautges Editor’s Note: My friend Paul Tautges wrote this blog regarding the weather....
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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could simplify life down to just one thing?! When you wake up, if there...
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