My Prayer To God In His Good Morning

by Kevin Burton    What can I say about the morning that poets through the centuries haven’t already said, much better than I can?    And what could I tell you about the morning that you don’t already hold in your innermost heart?    Answer to both: nothing.    With our heads, we know that …

Take Care Of Mom As She Took Care of You

by Kevin Burton    From the cross, the most difficult circumstance imaginable, Jesus took care of His earthly mother.    He knew He was ending his earthly walk and He was telling the disciple John to meet her needs.    “So when Jesus saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said …

A Difference Between Grumbling, Complaining

by Kevin Burton    There is a right way and a wrong way to bring our concerns to God, according to a Christian social worker.    Laura Kuehn, LCSW, writing on the website cornerstonesforparents.com, points to the book of Joel in drawing a distinction between grumbling and complaining.    This is a passage from Joel …

God Spread Not Jesus, How Will You Fare?

by Kevin Burton    Last Sunday was Easter, a glorious day for Christians, a celebration of Jesus’ rising from the dead and sealing of salvation for those who trust in Him.    It should be by far the biggest day on the Christian calendar.  It isn’t and never will be because the big American marketing …

Our Hope Depends On A Risen Savior

by Dane Massey    (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      The Grave Is Empty!  Christ has risen!  What does it mean?     The greatest event in human history and the apex of God’s redemptive work!  The Truth that has been derided, assailed, …

Jesus Chose Our Salvation Over His Reputation

by Dane Massey    (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      Spent this week thinking on Philippians 2:7 and Jesus’ approach to reputation:     “But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made …

Do The Math, Trust God In Troubled Times

by Kevin Burton    A Little theological math today on Page 7. It’s faith and fun with fractions actually.    One of my Sunday School teachers liked to put the fraction one over infinity on the chalkboard to illustrate where the bulk of our focus should be going.    The denominator infinity of course illustrates …

Consider God’s Vast Care, And Stop Worrying

by Kevin Burton    My wife Jeannette is a worrier. As I say it, she is “first string, all-conference.”    I’ve spent some time chuckling over that. I have spent less time considering how many votes I might get if the all-worrier team was really a thing. Could I merit an honorable mention?    I’ve …

Holiness Means Like-Minded With Christ

by Dane Massey    (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      To pursue holiness, focus on the mind of Christ. As Paul writes:    “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; …

Consider The Source Of The Promise

by Kevin Burton    This is the story of two songs, one title; two sources, one promise, namely, “the best.”    And, within the setting of popular music, it’s also a mini grammar lesson about comparative and superlative adjectives.    Chances are you have heard the one song, but not the other. The title of …