Monthly Archives: October 2011

Diversity… in the Biblical Sense

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

It struck me again this morning how God calls and uses people from different backgrounds with different gifts and very different perspectives, all for His glory. Read just the first few verse of each of the four gospels, for example. … Continue reading →

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Together in Love

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

Nowhere in Scripture is the idea of Christian unity portrayed more vividly and tangibly than in Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. In the very first chapter, Paul tells the readers, “let your manner of life be worthy of … Continue reading →

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Denying Self

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). “Deny himself.” That’s an idea we don’t hear much about today. No, of course we don’t. We are much too … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

It dawned on me this morning that many people – myself included, all too frequently – have a wrong idea about the word humility. Being humble is not sitting in a corner, head hung low, trying to be inconspicuous. Think … Continue reading →

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To Make You Laugh

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tom Kraeuter

Yes, I know this blog is supposed to make you think. This time, though, I thought I’d try to make you laugh. I’d love to hear your comments on these photos.

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