Extracting The Precious From The Worthless

Joe | December 7, 2009

Things have settled down a little around here since Thanksgiving.
The day before Thanksgiving, I received a phone call from the hiring manager I interviewed with a couple weeks previously. He made me a formal job offer. After a little over four months of being out of work, I had gotten the phone call I had [...]

Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Smyrna

Joe | November 16, 2009

This entry is part 3 of 8 in the series Seven Letters to Seven Churches

Jesus’ first letter was written to the apostolic church of Ephesus. That church had a word of commendation from Jesus as well as a word of condemnation. Although the church wasn’t perfect, it was the church at its best.
Smyrna: The Church of Suffering
Smyrna is a seaport city located about 35 miles north of Ephesus. It [...]

Afflicted and in Pain

Joe | November 4, 2009

It’s been a tough week and it’s only Wednesday.
My wife and I have both spent some time this week in our local “governmental offices” and neither of us have enjoyed the experience. Quite to the contrary, we both have walked out in tears.

But I have to say that I know that God is allowing me [...]

“Online Ministry” As a Career?

Joe | October 7, 2009

To sort of pickup where my last post left off, regarding a line of work that allows me to work from home and be with my family, I ran across a post today over at Church Crunch that talked about a career in online ministry.
The part that really got to me was:
Just imagine: Only a [...]

Fallen Down But Not Destroyed

Joe | October 5, 2009

UPDATE 10/05/09: Welcome from Caffeinated Thoughts!
Last week was tough for me.
I’ve been out of work now for over two months. Most of the time I’ve kept myself busy with looking after my 1.5 year old when my wife needs to attend to our high school home-schooler. I have to say that I really enjoy taking [...]

Welcome to May He Increase!

Welcome to the online home of Joseph Chavez.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.” –Numbers 6:24-26.


About the author

Joe

I am a born-again Christian who believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed. I am a husband, father and stepfather who eagerly waits for the return of Jesus, the Meshiach Nagid.