Every successful chef has a secret – Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr.
A good church is like a fine French cuisine. France is renowned for its restaurants. The prestigious Michelin Guide annually lists the finest restaurants in France and other regions and rates them...
View ArticleGod promises to answer this prayer – Dr. James A. Scudder
Some people pray just to be heard; others pray so that God hears them. What’s the difference? The mother of a certain pastor had a habit of getting alone to talk with God. Every morning she went in...
View ArticleCoincidence or Providence? – Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr.
Was it the perfect set of coincidences or a divine appointment? En route to Galilee, Jesus made a point of passing through Samaria. His actions were considered taboo because the Jews and Samaritans...
View ArticleIs there a target on your back? – Dr. James A. Scudder
Kids may be cruel, but parents can be even worse. A church youth minister had been learning about youth ministry in college, and he wanted to know how the parents felt about his work. He decided to...
View ArticleThe sneeze heard around the world – Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr.
Taking a stand requires faithfulness, but sometimes a little creativity and ingenuity can help. As their long, flowing robes glistened in the light, highlighted by the brilliant flashes of a thousand...
View ArticleWhen jumping burns bridges, not calories – Dr. James A. Scudder
Assume the best, or don’t assume at all. Several pastors took a plane trip to a pastor’s conference, and they discovered another pastor from their area was sitting a few rows ahead of them in the...
View ArticleCold weather isn’t forever – Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr.
Cold weather isn’t forever. Over the past winter, we experienced extreme temperatures throughout the United States. Dozens of people died due to the weather conditions. Strangely, in the same...
View ArticleWhat’s more efficient than Metra? – Dr. James A. Scudder
“God’s timing was impeccable.” Dr. Bob Vanden Bosch’s experience backs up his words. I met Bob in 1975 at a Christian camp, and he started coming to our church. In February of 1983, Bob joined me as...
View ArticleDo you know where the water is? – Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr.
The pools of water in a mirage may appear clearer and more inviting than those of a stream, but only the stream’s water can quench our thirst. Weary and famished, a group of soldiers followed their...
View ArticleJoy is a choice – Dr. James A. Scudder
Social scientists have discovered that we can’t afford to be happy. Ron Kotulak and Jon Van learned this after doing research into the relationship between wealth and happiness. The information came...
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