Category Archives: Heaven

A Song for the Suffering

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Mike Pohlman

Thank you, Shane Barnard and John Piper, for this most meaningful rendition of life in the body while on the narrow path that leads to life. For background to this song with link to full sermon by John Piper sampled, … Continue reading →

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Tornados and the Second Coming of Christ

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mike Pohlman

As I write this brief entry the death toll in the recent Tornado blast that ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City has climbed to 91 people, 20 of whom were children. Even here, in the relatively quiet town of … Continue reading →

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In Memory of George Veliz

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Mike Pohlman

Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing In Memory of George Veliz January 17, 2013 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.  –2 Cor. 6:10 *** Before I had the honor of meeting … Continue reading →

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Singing Through Sorrow

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Mike Pohlman

A 20-year-old man, Adam Lanza, first killed his mother Nancy and then, dressed in combat gear, drove the short distance to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and began shooting. With two semiautomatic pistols and one semiautomatic rifle Lanza … Continue reading →

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Jingle All the Way?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Mike Pohlman

Each Christmas season I find myself moved again and again by the profound truths we sing about in some of our better Christmas songs. Take, for example, these lyrics from Silent Night: Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Chester “Chet” Allen Baker

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Mike Pohlman

My dear friend, Chet Baker, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2012. I had the honor of serving as the lead pastor at his memorial service on Friday, September 14. I’m posting my memorial message here … Continue reading →

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Homesick For Heaven

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Mike Pohlman

Nancy Guthrie has done us a wonderful service by bringing together serious authors for a serious book on pain and suffering. In Be Still My Soul: Embracing God’s Purpose & Provision in Suffering Guthrie compiles “25 classic and contemporary readings on the … Continue reading →

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