Visiting Memorials
Friday, September 5th, 2008This spring I went to the New Canaan Society men’s weekend retreat in Washington, D.C. This was the first time I attended and I really enjoyed it. On Saturday afternoon, despite the threat of rain during our free time, my roommate and I did some sightseeing in downtown Washington, D.C.
Initially, we went to see the [...]
My Duty
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Do I have responsibilities to other men? Are these responsibilities optional or are they my duty to fulfill? One thing I do know is that we are a ‘band of brothers’ in a war! The Bible tells us that we are at battle. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the [...]
Why are the Tassels on the Jewish Prayer Shawl?
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Do they have magical powers? Is it a superstition? No, the tassels, or tzitzit in Hebrew, are important because of what they symbolize. When God himself instituted the practice, He said, “You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the LORD” (Numbers 15:39). So their purpose [...]
Refuge Under His Wings
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008This hen has 16 chicks under her wings of protection. This is obviously the picture that the Psalmist is referring to in Psalm 36:7. “How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.”
The Shelter of His Wings
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
If a person is wearing the prayer shawl (Tallis) and stretches out his arms it can look like a bird spreading its wings. So the corners and edges of the Tallis are referred to as wings.
Oxygen Mask
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at [...]
Daily Devotional of 1 Peter
Friday, June 13th, 2008Below is a sample of the linked daily devotional of 1 Peter. Each day takes a look at a section of the book with a reading, some thoughts for reflection and questions for application.
1 Peter Devotional
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The entire book of 1 Peter is scary to us because it (repeatedly I might add) calls Christians to [...]
Drink The Good Stuff
Thursday, June 12th, 2008“On the last and greatest day of the Feast [the Feast of Tabernacles], Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.’ ” John 7:37-38
In [...]
Devotion-A Charge to New World Leaders-Matthew 16:13-18 and Revelation 2:4-7
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007Charlie Vensel
Delivered in Musoma, Tanzania
Pastor’s Conference
June 2007
A Charge to New World Leaders (Matthew 16:13-18)
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” [...]
Devotion-Harsh Men Do Not Make Good Leaders-Galatians 6:1-5
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007Rev. Charlie Vensel
Delivered in Musoma, Tanzania
Pastor’s Conference
June 2007
Harsh Men Do Not Make Good Leaders (Galatians 6:1-5)
Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you won’t be tempted also. Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you [...]