Dear Friends, Although I write poetry, I rarely if ever share it because the words come from a place too close to my heart to risk the scrutiny of others. My thoughts and feelings sprawl out and refuse to be stuffed into the strict 5-7-5 syllabic rhythm of classical Haiku or the measured perfection of […]

Dear Friends, This is the sixth and last message in a series on the Apostle Paul’s Letter to Philemon. . . . One thing more–prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping through your prayers to be restored to you (Phil 22) Paul was far from home when he wrote the letter to […]

Dear Friends, This is the fourth message in a series on Paul’s Letter to Philemon. . . . Paul said he would guarantee the repayment of Onesimus’ debt to Philemon. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way, or owes anything, […]

Dear Friends, This is the fourth message in a series on Paul’s Letter to Philemon. ——————————– Have you ever over-tightened a bolt with a wrench until it stripped out and wouldn’t budge? Have you pushed and pulled on a stuck moveable part and wished you had been more patient when you snapped it off ruining […]

Dear Friends, This is the third message in a series on Paul’s Letter to Philemon. . . . Paul was a prisoner when he wrote to Philemon. Captivity would be difficult for a man who had traveled far and wide around the Mediterranean telling people about the love and power of the resurrected Christ. But […]