Sometimes stories are retold so much that they lose their punch. We are anesthetized to the truth that should transform us. We in the church have trusted… Read more “Without Limits”
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.
Transformed Pain
Hey friends and readers, Here are several quotes from a book I’ve written called, “Transformed Pain – How God Makes It Good.” This is a book I’ve… Read more “Transformed Pain”
Jim’s Life Adventure #10642
Usually these begin with one of my great, fun ideas! I’ve been looking at used cars since I sold my old pickup to my son. And I… Read more “Jim’s Life Adventure #10642”
Another 9/11 – What Should We Remember?
As our 17th 9/11 comes to a close, it was a day to remember. It seems, as time passes the day should get easier, but today the… Read more “Another 9/11 – What Should We Remember?”
People Pleasing VS. People Serving
I confess. I’ve spent most of my life as a people pleaser. Oh, it’s not anything to be proud of. There are times when we people pleasers… Read more “People Pleasing VS. People Serving”
What Does the World Need From Us Right Now?
She didn’t want to be there. But there she was with her young teen son who was having blood sugar imbalance. They had traveled to Toronto on… Read more “What Does the World Need From Us Right Now?”
What Difference Does the Old Testament Make?
Why do we need it? Picture it this way, Adam and Eve sin, Jesus shows up the next day and says, “Look, I’m here to fix this thing.” And he does whatever needs done. Finito, terminado, fertig, fini! Off to life with him!
