I was deeply troubled and even disoriented spiritually for a time. I had moved from El Paso where being born again was a rare thing to the Bible Belt of Central Texas where a majority of people claimed to be born again.

But they didn’t act like it...

My text this morning was chosen by Ms. E for the ELC chapel on Wednesday. I am going to read what I read for the children, but I really wish I could read all of Luke 15 and the three stories of lost things.

"Now the tax collectors and sinners...

Here for this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I do not seek what is yours, but you; for children are not responsible to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. I will most gladly spend...