Homeward Bound Paid Members Public
Homeward Bound Roland Clarke At the airport I eagerly anticipated welcoming a friend whom I had not seen for many years. While waiting I noticed how others arrived and were enthusiastically embraced by their relatives and friends. One reunion was particularly touching—they were so deeply moved that they cried
Hospitality in Heaven: Feasting in Paradise Paid Members Public
Hospitality in Heaven: Feasting in Paradise Roland Clarke Jesus Christ was invited to eat in the home of a prominent Pharisee. During the meal he challenged his host: “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors;
A Heart for Eternity Paid Members Public
A Heart for Eternity Roland Clarke Introduction Most of us are familiar with the story where Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well. He began the conversation by simply asking for a cup of water and then unwrapped the gift of God – eternal life. Isn't it amazing
God's Peace Plan Paid Members Public
God's Peace Plan Roland Clarke Introduction One of the precious themes Christians enjoy meditating on is shalom or peace. If I were to ask a congregation, “What Bible verse comes to mind when you think of peace, I would collect quite an assortment – a beautiful bouquet – of familiar
God our Savior, Redeemer Paid Members Public
God our Savior, Redeemer Roland Clarke Seasoned-with-salt conversation Luke 13:1-9 tells how Jesus got into a lively conversation with some Jews about a tragic disaster. The conversation began with the Jews asking Jesus a question but he took the opportunity to mention another disaster in which 18 people had
God of Comfort Paid Members Public
God of Comfort Roland Clarke Introduction: The article entitled "A Dialogue about the One True God" underscores the fact that only God can save – idols cannot. This was illustrated again and again in the stories of Moses, Jonah, David, Daniel and Hezekiah. God's saving power is
"Allah hu akbar" - God is the Greatest Paid Members Public
“Allah hu akbar” – God is the Greatest Roland Clarke The last few months have seen a dramatic overturning of despotic rulers in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. These momentous events remind us that rulers of this world come and go. Even Muammar Gaddafi, the self proclaimed ‘King of kings,’ has been
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Paid Members Public
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Roland Clarke Anyone who knows Muslims well has probably observed that they value thankfulness as a virtue. I was reminded of this when a Christian friend, we'll call Joe, recounted meeting a Muslim named Tarik in a coffee shop.