Monthly Archives: June 2014

Sweeping Streets and Baking Cakes with All Your Might

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

I don’t think that God is honored by half-hearted, just-get-by efforts. As I look at Scripture and the character of God, it is clear that He designed us to live full out. In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “Whatever … Continue reading →

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Persecution

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

“And they arrested them and put them in custody…” (Acts 4:3) In reading through the book of Acts, we repeatedly see the followers of Jesus arrested by the authorities or mobbed and beaten – and sometimes worse – by the … Continue reading →

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An Amish Lesson

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

Some time ago, my wife and I read a book together, Growing Up Amish. It’s a true story and a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish community. Although their religious practices seem to be extremely legalistic, there are … Continue reading →

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God Gets the Glory

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

I love the story of the healing of the lame beggar in the third chapter of the book of Acts. Each day he was carried to the temple gate to beg. Then, one day, he encountered Peter and John. They … Continue reading →

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