RG AUDIO 122820   1 Peter 1:1-12 Almost exactly a year ago, I was worshipping Jesus in a country that is unenthusiastic about that kind of spiritual activity. In front of me was a row of people wearing red lanyards and loving Jesus with all their hearts. The red lanyards indicated that no photographs should […]

RG AUDIO 122720   Job 12:13-25 My children grew up playing little league baseball in our small Indiana town. We made many memories around the diamond on summer nights, as the lights came on and lightning bugs came out. We learned lessons around the diamond. Among them was learning to accept the calls the umpire […]

RG AUDIO 122620   Nahum 1:1-8 It was a study in contrasts. On one side were the people of Israel; opposite them were the chariots of Egypt. Between the two was the presence of God, manifest as a pillar of cloud and fire. One side of the divide was darkness and gloom. The other side […]

RG AUDIO 122520   Isaiah 33:1-10 Few things undermine confidence more than a broken promise. Uncertainty takes the place of confidence, anxiety replaces peace, and the ramifications of that betrayal can last for years. Isaiah found himself and his beloved Jerusalem in just such a situation, though the betrayal was international rather than interpersonal. The […]

RG AUDIO 122420   Proverbs 2:1-11 Every Christian parent knows the dilemma. On one hand, few variables are more indicative of the potential for later success than higher education. On the other hand, at least anecdotally, few things pose a greater threat to faith than education. We have heard stories of children who have gone […]

RG AUDIO 122320   Psalm 148:1-14 A hush falls over the cosmic concert hall as the Maestro steps to His podium. It is a concert of praise, and the music is about to begin. The Conductor takes up His baton. He turns first to the angel chorus. At His call, all the host of heaven […]

RG AUDIO 122220   Psalm 147:10-20 Spectacular power. Particular focus. Such is the power and understanding of God. It is cosmic in scope. By His faithfulness the seasons come, one after another, each in its time. It’s not just the seasons. From the myriad stars swirling through the galaxy to the fundamental contingency of the […]

RG AUDIO 122120   Psalm 147:1-9 There is something exciting about being able to look into the deep night sky and call out a heavenly body by name. Whether it’s pointing out the North Star among all the starry host, picking out the pink shades of far off Mars, recognizing a familiar cluster of stars […]

RG AUDIO 122020   Proverbs 3:1-10 Mathematics has never been my friend. It’s easy enough to add two and two to get four, but when letters and complex stories are thrown in the mix things get a little too interesting for my taste. Nonetheless, math is important, so I learned (by the grace of God) […]

RG AUDIO 121920   Jude 1:17-25 My daughter is a delightful tiny human, although I might be biased. She has a rather extensive and active imagination. She has a sweet spirit and a compassionate heart. She’s the twinkle in her daddy’s eye. However, there is an attribute she’s unable to add to her resume. Like […]