3-Minute Messages

The Baby Boy(s) Of Bethlehem

The Last Chicken Salad

Ever reach for the last donut...or chicken salad? Here's a story that will provide you food for thought.

Why?

We don't always see the end game in the tragedies of life. "Why?" often hangs there unanswered. But faith discovers the answer here and there--enough to trust God for the rest.

The Elevator Boy Gets a Tip

The elevator boy isn't the only one to get a tip in this story. Here's a tip for believers when it comes to how we are to approach our generous-hearted Father.

The King in Disguise

Here is a 3-minute reminder that, as hopeless as things appear in this world, the King born in Bethlehem will one Day reign supreme. And His redeemed people shall reign with Him! (repost)

I Give Up!

Here's a story of a man who tried to get away from God. Guess what happened when he hopped on a plane?

September 13, 2024 — Mopping Up Operations

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. — Sun Tzu in The Art of War  Imagine the scene. Thirty-two thousand chariots have rolled in “from Mesopotamia, from Syrian Maacah, and from Zobah” (1 Chron 19:6) to aid the...

September 12, 2024 — The Battle Against Ammon

All seems infected that th’ infected spy, As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye. —Alexander Pope  David was able to make alliances with the surrounding nations and, for a change, peace settled over the Middle East. But not for long!...

September 11, 2024 — I’ll Take My Blessings Extra Large

Remember that every blessing is a burden, every skill a stewardship, every opportunity an obligation.  With David’s ever-expanding kingdom, the burden of administration grew. The man who began caring for “those few sheep in the wilderness” (1 Sam 17:28) soon advanced to supervising “everyone...