Devotions
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
Looking the Other Way
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, commits sin.
James 4: 17 NRSV
April 15, 2020
As a follower of Jesus, I am not given the option to sit on my hands when I can help.
I am not permitted the luxury of looking the other way when an injustice is being committed.
I am not allowed to hide behind the pious platitudes I sometimes hear that sound something like: “I don’t feel led,” or “This isn’t my area of ministry.”
I cannot save the world or even my community. I can only do what I can do. But what I can do is expected of me. And the more I have, the wiser I am and the stronger I am, that much more effort is expected from me,
Prayer: Lord, excuses to not get involved come easily to us sometimes. Help us to not turn away because something is inconvenient or hard.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Small Fire, Big Burn
"So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire"
James 3: 5,6 NRSV
April 13, 2020
My father was running for election as the regional superintendent of schools in two counties. He and the man opposing him were at a parade one day. As the festivities ended, a man came up to dad and said, “I was just talking to your opponent and he said that you were a good man, but were very active in your church as a deacon. He said you were too involved in your church and would not have the time needed for this job.” The man put forward his hand saying, “I’m the pastor of the Baptist church and you just got my vote.” Dad won.
Perhaps my dad’s opponent should have read James Chapter 3. Come to think of it, it’s good advice for us all.
Prayer. ", Lord, You know we sometimes need a reminder of this.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
Looking the Other Way
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, commits sin.
James 4: 17 NRSV
April 15, 2020
As a follower of Jesus, I am not given the option to sit on my hands when I can help.
I am not permitted the luxury of looking the other way when an injustice is being committed.
I am not allowed to hide behind the pious platitudes I sometimes hear that sound something like: “I don’t feel led,” or “This isn’t my area of ministry.”
I cannot save the world or even my community. I can only do what I can do. But what I can do is expected of me. And the more I have, the wiser I am and the stronger I am, that much more effort is expected from me,
Prayer: Lord, excuses to not get involved come easily to us sometimes. Help us to not turn away because something is inconvenient or hard.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Small Fire, Big Burn
"So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire"
James 3: 5,6 NRSV
April 13, 2020
My father was running for election as the regional superintendent of schools in two counties. He and the man opposing him were at a parade one day. As the festivities ended, a man came up to dad and said, “I was just talking to your opponent and he said that you were a good man, but were very active in your church as a deacon. He said you were too involved in your church and would not have the time needed for this job.” The man put forward his hand saying, “I’m the pastor of the Baptist church and you just got my vote.” Dad won.
Perhaps my dad’s opponent should have read James Chapter 3. Come to think of it, it’s good advice for us all.
Prayer. ", Lord, You know we sometimes need a reminder of this.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
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Pastor Mike offers his unique and humorous look at the Christian life. His insights are
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shared through his use of story-telling and poetic prose. With a fresh voice, he reaches
into our hearts to provoke us to genuine love and faith.
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Dr. Michael Sanders brings devotions to inspire us when life is hard, using
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uplifting messages to remind us of our ever-present God and His love for us.
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With longing glances, soulful stares and endearing eccentricities, pets touch
our hearts and and become family as they share our lives. Dr. Michael Sanders
uses his life experiences with dogs and a couple of cats to explore the simple
wisdom that our 4-legged friends offer. He tells their stories and ours with humor,
love, and a deep appreciation for their companionship.
To purchase any of the above books, please contact Kathy via email:
tccsec2013@yahoo.com
With longing glances, soulful stares and endearing eccentricities, pets touch
our hearts and and become family as they share our lives. Dr. Michael Sanders
uses his life experiences with dogs and a couple of cats to explore the simple
wisdom that our 4-legged friends offer. He tells their stories and ours with humor,
love, and a deep appreciation for their companionship.
To purchase any of the above books, please contact Kathy via email:
tccsec2013@yahoo.com