sometimes we feel this way We all notice how all around us people are doing evil things. Not only do they seem to get away with it but they seem to be very successful. Those who "bend the rules" seem to be the only ones who get ahead in this world. Whether cheating on an exam, on income tax or on the golf course, it seems to us that the only way to succeed.   No wonder…

A monologue with discussion note suggestions speaks of "holding pattern" experiences where God seemingly doesn't listen to our prayers Theme:      A monologue with discussion suggestions speaks of “holding pattern” experiences where God seemingly doesn’t listen to our prayers   Run-time:    20 minutes   Sample of script:   On an early Monday morning I left home to fly to Toronto.  A gorgeous morning, the sun was shining, the birds singing, I guess you could say that everything was…

The warden of a prison in Macedonia had seen it all . . or so he thought. Paul and Silas had come to town and were upsetting the locals, so charges were brought against them and they were thrown in jail. . . But along about midnight there was this . . rumbling, this earthquake, this . . incident! The events of this night led the warden to become part of this new religion of Jesus Christ,…

Staying within limits, practicing obedience. We will be safe and live the best life if they stay within Jesus' limits. Sheep tend to wander off and how a shepherd sets limits. The result of staying within the limits is that we will be safe. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, has set limits in the Bible to keep us from going astray.

Dealing with the thoughts of having a Shepherd to look after us. We are His flock and as a shepherd does, He will and has laid down His life for us. Based on Psalm 23. Actor comes on stage, looks out real, or imaginary, window, yawns, says: Hey, that was a good sleep.  Nice morning out there. (goes to real, or imaginary, mirror), says: Lookin’ good!  Firm, tough jawline.  Strong profile.  Yep, lookin’ good! (looks back in…

The Holy Spirit is a special gift, sent from God to help us see things more clearly. Without it, our understanding of Christ would never deepen.