by Pete Schipper | Jan 23, 2024 | Articles & Essays
The Question of Comfort Loyd said, “I like that verse, the one about comfort. It’s, uh … comforting.” Our Bible study group had just read 2 Corinthians 1:3 and 4: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the...
by Pete Schipper | Jan 23, 2024 | Articles & Essays
The Promise from God’s Word: You Are a Child of God God’s Promise to Abraham The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will...
by Pete Schipper | Jan 23, 2024 | Articles & Essays
One morning while my friend Gordon and I were having coffee, he said, “Y’know, every morning I wake up feeling tired. Can’t remember the last time I woke up feeling rested. It’s not the physical side of doing the job, I can do that just fine. It’s all those...
by Pete Schipper | Jan 17, 2024 | Via Maris Monthly
Luke 4:1-13 . Philippians 2:6-8 . Hebrews 2:17 Walking south toward Jericho from the Jordan, Jesus left the road well before reaching the city. Turning northwest, he followed the broad rift into the barren wadis and hills of Arabah. As he turned, he smiled slightly at...
by Pete Schipper | Nov 22, 2023 | Miracles & Cousins
Several years ago, I was at a Christian Writer’s Conference. One afternoon, the conference director offered an opportunity for attendees to relate any stories of how God had been working in their lives. Kay Marshall Strom took her turn and told this wonderful story....