August 3, 2026

August 3, 2026

In Jeremiah 28:1-17, Jeremiah’s conflict with the prophet Hananiah reminds us of the painful truth that even among those who have taken up the loving work of ministry in the Church, there can be disagreement and outright hostility. How do we know who is right?  God’s...
August 2, 2026

August 2, 2026

Give the Gift You Have Received  In Isaiah 55: 1-3, the Lord says, “Come to me, all you who are thirsty, who have no money; come without paying and without cost. Why spend your money for what fails to satisfy?” This is a God who gives and who wants to give. Why don’t...
August 1, 2026

August 1, 2026

The first reading is our last from Jeremiah. Jeremiah 26: 11-24 opens another dimension of ministry to us: ministry to the ministers. Jeremiah “had a protector in Ahikam son of Shaphan, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.” We should never think...
July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026

In Jeremiah 26: 1-9, the prophet is threatened with death by his own people for preaching what they do not want to hear. This is something we must be on guard against, both in giving and receiving ministry. Those who are not ready for the message will attack it and...
July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

The fruit of Christian ministry depends on two things not under the minister’s control: grace and free will. That is why we cannot expect results to follow simply the law of cause and effect. Good ministry does not necessarily bear good fruit. We plant and water, but...