Around the thanksgiving table, many people have the tradition of telling something we are thankful for. It doesn’t take long to think of a few quick answers.… Read more “5 Things That Make It Possible to Give Hard Thanks”
Author: jim renke
regional minister for the Upper Mississippi Region of NAB churches. married and father of 4 sons; father-in-law and grandpa to 1 granddaughter (this tribe is my greatest joy). love to see God's Word bring real changes in the lives around me. believe that the local church is God's only plan to offer his life-giving message to a world in need. but often, sadly, we're just not good at it.
It Might Be Time to Stop Learning Lessons
Have you ever experienced some difficulty in your life and one of your first thoughts is, there must be a lesson I’m supposed to learn? Often we… Read more “It Might Be Time to Stop Learning Lessons”
You are God’s Beautiful Boys and Girls
Last Saturday, my son and I went to see the movie “Beautiful Boy.” I wasn’t sure what I would experience, though I was pretty sure it was… Read more “You are God’s Beautiful Boys and Girls”
A Pastor’s Heavy Heart: 7 Things Your Pastor Carries
I have a unique role. I get to be a pastor to pastors. One of the primary responsibilities in ministry is to care about and care for… Read more “A Pastor’s Heavy Heart: 7 Things Your Pastor Carries”
Do you believe God is good? But, what about when… ?
In the midst of hard times, it’s hard to see the goodness of God. But that’s because we are judging His goodness by our perspective f our circumstances. There might be a better way.
5 Things I Experienced in 3045 Motorcycle Miles
If life is a journey, here are some things we should learn to practice along the way.
We Are Alive Part 1
Be encouraged… God has placed a high value on you! Here is the 1st half of a sermon I preached a long time ago! Click on the… Read more “We Are Alive Part 1”
