The word for this week is 'OFFERING'. During this season when giving is more emphasized, it might be good to examine the motivation for our giving. The word 'offering' as used in the verb form means 'to bring to'. In the noun form the word means ' a bringing in'. Notice there is personal involvement in this opportunity of worship. An offering is not something I send by way of OR through others. It is not something that I delegate. It is something that I demonstrate. Thi

The word for this week is 'GO'. We live in a fast-paced world that is increasingly on the 'go'. We're moving faster than we've ever moved, going farther than we've ever been and looking for ways to 'go' still faster and farther. It is a drive (no pun) that can keep a body busy and barren, if not properly governed by the Spirit, guided by the Word and guarded by the Father. Jesus understood the meaning of the word 'go'. Though at a much slower pace, Jesus was on the 'go' most

The word for this week is 'WALL'. Much has been said of late about walls. Walls separate. Walls divide. Walls define boundaries and borders. Walls are present in our homes and in places of employment. There is the trend in modern construction for a more 'open' concept. Translation--less walls, more visibility, greater transparency and better useful space. Spiritual applications may be made as well about walls. Sadly, walls exist in the church and I refer not to the wall