It’s a privilege living in northern Michigan. We enjoy beautiful scenery everywhere we look. Opportunities are numerous for outdoor activities like biking, hiking, swimming and more. We also enjoy several beautiful state parks nearby. There’s … Busy Beavers and Lost ConnectionsRead more
It’s Valentine’s Day, and everyone is talking about love and showing their love for one another in special ways. With all the talk of love today I’m thinking even more than usual about how little … Six Powerful Bullet Points on PrayerRead more
Matthew Barrett over at Credo Magazine writes about reading the time tested old books. He challenges that we ought to be reading the primary sources first, not last. Like reading a commentary on the Gospel … Read the Old Books – Great AdviceRead more
This is a well made dramatic documentary of the life of C. H. Spurgeon: The People’s Preacher. The DVD can be purchased here. Check out these other Spurgeon websites for many of his sermons: spurgeongems.org … C. H. Spurgeon Documentary and Four Great ResourcesRead more
Photo by: paul (Creative Commons) Do you feel like quitting? Do you feel like you’ve worked for the Lord as hard as you can and the difficulties don’t lessen but only seem to worsen? I’ve … I Feel Like Quitting – What Should I Do?Read more
I have time for a quick note today so I wanted to share with you a praise and a thank you. I praise the Lord for our days of prayer which so many of you participated … A Praise and a Thank YouRead more
It’s Friday as I write and it’s been a beautiful and warm day here in northern Michigan. Rare, spring-like warmth for January. I had to remind myself it was winter. We’re almost at the end … North Country Notes – January 6, 2012Read more
Are you ready for a new year? I’m excited for a new year and I hope you are too. Here’s what we get with a new calendar. An opportunity to commit ourselves afresh to praying … North Country Notes – December 30, 2011Read more
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 This is a busy week for everyone, so just a quick note. First, I … North Country Notes – December 23, 2011Read more
Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? It also seems like the busiest. During this busy Christmas season I hope you’ll pause daily to praise and worship the risen Savior, “he who … Kevin’s North Country Notes – December 16, 2011Read more
I know many of you are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Me to. I’ll keep this short. It’s appropriate that as Christians we especially are thankful and clear about our thanks to God during this Thanksgiving … Kevin’s North Country Notes – Thanksgiving 2011Read more
I hope you’ve all had as good a week as I have. Last Sunday we had a great time with the church youth as we ate lunch together and then packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. … Kevin’s North Country Notes – November 17, 2011Read more