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Cracked pots....
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on...
dean9058
Jun 22, 20238 min read
A clanging cymbal???
“If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If...
dean9058
Jun 17, 20237 min read
The pearl....
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had...
dean9058
Jun 10, 20237 min read


Getting Ready to Open Camp for the 40th Time!
Dear Friends, We will open the camp for our 40th season in less than two weeks! What a blessed privilege to do this kind of work and to...
dean9058
May 31, 20232 min read
Parable of Ten Virgins
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were...
dean9058
May 29, 202310 min read
The story of a rich man
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named...
dean9058
May 22, 20239 min read
WHEAT AND WEEDS....
“Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping,...
dean9058
May 15, 20238 min read


Forgiving 77 times....
“Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?" “Jesus said to...
dean9058
May 8, 20237 min read
The sower of seeds....
“While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: “A farmer went out to sow...
dean9058
May 1, 20237 min read


The grumpy brother....
“Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the...
dean9058
Apr 24, 20238 min read


The lost son....
The Parable of the Lost Son “Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my...
dean9058
Apr 17, 20238 min read
The Kind Illegal Immigrant
“On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is...
dean9058
Apr 13, 20237 min read


We Need Your Help....
Dear Friends, Our camp will open for it’s 40th summer in less than two months! It’s exciting, of course, but getting a camp ready is a...
dean9058
Apr 10, 20232 min read


The second group invited to the feast
So this Sunday we will complete the message about the parable of the great banquet. You will recall in this parable that the first folks...
dean9058
Apr 3, 20238 min read
THE Banquet....
I am sure that each of us know the difference between “learning” versus “an education”; the same as “eating” versus “dining”. A dog, a...
dean9058
Mar 30, 20237 min read


A fig tree....
“Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus...
dean9058
Mar 20, 20237 min read
The Temptations of Christ...
The Temptations of Jesus Luke 4:1-13 “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, ...
dean9058
Mar 8, 20237 min read


The blessings of obedience to God...
Last week we talked about obedience to God and our focus was upon why must obey Him in all things, but also the reasons we often don’t. ...
dean9058
Feb 20, 20237 min read


Build it well....
When I built my first home I talked a lot with the architect about how to make sure that it was warm and inviting. I wanted something...
dean9058
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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