March 14, 2023 – The Great Hunt
Over the years, I have tried to bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters. I appreciate that some regard hunting as barbaric and that it has no relevance in modern civilization. But the fact remains that over 20 million Americans still consider hunting a...
March 7, 2023 – God Will Supply All Your Needs
Throughout our four decades of ministry, God has abundantly supplied the resources for our needs. Many faith-partners have been encouraged by the Holy Spirit to support the vision and goals God has put before us of reaching men for Christ. We marvel at the...
February 28, 2023 – Fishing the Depths of God’s Word
I don’t know that you could find anyone in the fishing industry more loved and appreciated than the late Uncle Homer Circle. Long before “professional sports fishermen” came to be, and at a time when this country needed uplifting, along came Florida’s Homer Circle. As...
February 7, 2023 – Coming Clean With God
Many go through life without any consciousness of God’s presence and purposes in their life. But God wants to be totally involved in our lives and we won’t begin to experience the fulness of our relationship with Him until we acknowledge His presence and live...
January 31, 2023 – What’s Your Hurry?
Many times we shoot up a prayer to God in haste or at meals, neglecting to spend the time alone with the Lord that we need.
August 30, 2022 – How’s Your Aim?
In archery, shots go all over the place when our anchor point is inconsistent so our aim is off. As believers, Jesus is our anchor point, if we get away from our anchor point, we flounder and miss the mark. We may be “aiming” at the wrong things. Sometimes the worries of this life and the lure of power, prestige, fame, and fortune can get us off track. Whatever the reason, our anchor point is off. To correct the problem, we must return to Jesus and remain in Him.
April 19, 2022 – Delighting in the Lord
When I was a kid, Bible memory was a common spiritual discipline at Sunday school, summer camp, and youth group. One of the verses that I committed to memory back then was Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
February 1, 2022 – The Lord’s Supper
That morning when we observed the Lord’s Supper, I looked around and saw that Christ not only died for me, but for these — my brothers and sisters there gathered with me. At the Lord’s Table we are all on a level plane. We all come humbly before Him in need of His grace and love that He extends freely toward us. The Lord’s Supper brings us together like nothing else.
December 28, 2021 – The Guidance of the Holy Spirit
Let’s not wander through this life confused, discouraged, and lost. Let’s stop and listen and depend on the teaching and guidance of the Holy Spirit to show us the way. Often, God’s ways are not what we would choose, but they’re always what’s best for us!
December 14, 2021 – In Christ
What does it mean to be “in Christ”? In John 15, Jesus described our relationship with Him as “organic.” Jesus likened our relationship with Him as branches on a vine.
November 30, 2021 – Do I Have Enough Faith?
For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about prayer. Much about prayer is often misunderstood and one of those issues has to do with faith and doubting.
November 22, 2021 – Jesus Taught Us How to Pray
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re praying “right,” let me just state I don’t believe there is a “right” way to pray. Prayer is simply communication, between you and God. Still, Jesus has much to tell us about prayer.
November 16, 2021 – Can We Ask God for That?
Five or six people shared that morning. They didn’t share anything monumental from the standpoint of the miraculous. But what they did share demonstrated the intimate, loving, trusting relationships that they enjoyed with their heavenly Father.
October 26, 2021 – Perspective
How we view life is called our perspective. It shapes our outlook, our decisions, and our actions. Whether we’re on the job, shopping, working in the yard, leading a Bible study, or watching a football game, our perspective interprets what we see and experience. Like a pair of glasses, our perspective can either distort or finely tune reality.
October 12, 2021 – The Footprint of God
The Creator of the universe who made all things has also left His signs for us to follow. The Apostle Paul pointed out that the evidences of God’s presence are so numerous and obvious that everyone knows something about Him. In His creation we see His majesty, His unfathomable wisdom, His power to give life, and His amazing creativity.
May 4, 2021 – A Man After God’s Heart
I thoroughly enjoyed all my fishing and hunting adventures with my good friend, Jeff Klippenes. Born and raised in the backwoods of Northern Minnesota, he has a wealth of outdoor experience that adds to the excitement of every outing. One of my favorite memories of Jeff begins with his decision to purchase a consignment boat from me.
March 2, 2021 – Knowing God
We purchased eight Barbados Black Belly sheep that eventually grew to adult size. I learned a lot about life — and God — from the upkeep of these critters. You would think, in view of all the energy expended on their behalf, that these sheep would be grateful. Not so.