by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jan 13, 2019 | Church, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Reading, Suffering, The World, Witness
I have never found it easy to preach to congregations I do not know. I much prefer to be at home in the pulpit with my own congregation, with the people who know me. This section from John Stott explains why I feel that way. “Though you have many countless guides in...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 12, 2018 | Aging, Atheism, Bible, Church, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Politics, Prayer, Reading, Science, Sexuality, Suffering, The World
Here are the most significant books I read this past year. They are from a variety of genres: spiritual, devotional, theological, philosophical, biographical, and fictional. You might something in the list that appeals to you. I must say that the Sienkiewicz trilogy...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 10, 2018 | Inspiration, Reading
BOOKS DON’T GO OUT OF STYLE: When you buy someone a book you don’t have to worry whether it is the right size or color or whether it is in fashion. 2. BOOKS ARE AFFORDABLE: The cost of a book typically ranges from $6 to $30. In that price range, there is something for...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 27, 2018 | Aging, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Prayer, Reading
Today I read and reflected upon the first miracle of Jesus: turning the water into wine at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11). Every time I read a passage of Scripture I find a new application relevant to my present life situation. Today I was struck by the words of...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 20, 2018 | Morality, Movies, Reading, Sexuality, Suffering, The World
I have been reading the novels and stories of Stefan Zweig (1881-1942) and have been fascinated by his insight into the psychology of his characters. Zweig was an Austrian who knew and appreciated Sigmund Freud and his theories of the unconscious. His knowledge of...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2018 | Bible, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Reading, Suffering, The World, Witness, Worship
My volume 4 of SOUL FOOD: DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR THE HUNGRY, for October, November and December is available to order from www.amazon.com. Just as our bodies need food our souls need spiritual nourishment each day. These daily devotionals will strengthen and sustain...
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