When the Pain is a Person
“O Lord, you teach us by inflicting pain, you smite so that you may heal, and you kill us so … Continue reading When the Pain is a Person
Author: pastorkemp
These are the random musings of a man whose goal is to make Jesus the paramount pursuit of my life who, while in this effort, is writing down a few lessons I've learned along the way. You'll have to decide if they are worth heeding but at least you may learn a few things not to do.
No Shows
10 Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to … Continue reading No Shows
Hope for your most grievous moment
Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide … Continue reading Hope for your most grievous moment
A Reading Challenge that Will Change the World! (at least a little bit)
Life is picking up in Illinois. Administrative Bishop, David Kemp and State Director of Youth & Discipleship Seth Brown give … Continue reading A Reading Challenge that Will Change the World! (at least a little bit)
Is it time to go?
Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. _1 Kings 17:9 (NKJV) Father God, I have come … Continue reading Is it time to go?
Is it me, or are there more jerks out there than there used to be?
“Often we’re so focused on what others are doing, especially when they’re disappointing or hurting us, that we respond more … Continue reading Is it me, or are there more jerks out there than there used to be?
More than once…
Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying… (1 Kings 17:8) Father God, I am thankful that You … Continue reading More than once…
Will You Run Out of Time or Use Up Your Time?
Life is measured in time. For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell … Continue reading Will You Run Out of Time or Use Up Your Time?
Decorum
“You are rarely blamed for the event—but you will be remembered by your response.” _Hendrie Weisinger, J. P. Pawliw-Fry, Performing … Continue reading Decorum
Sunrise or Sunset?
Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too. __To Autumn, by … Continue reading Sunrise or Sunset?
The ONE THING 