Raise the Tide

<p>Jesus illustrated His teachings with common stories (parables) that His listeners could relate to and apply to their lives.  He knew that a picture even a word picture was worth a thousand words.  In the same way Pastor Jim Richards uses common everyday experiences to convey spiritual truths.  Dr. Joe Aldrich past president of Multnomah University where Jim attended Bible college often said Get'em laughing and while their mouths are open shove the truth down their throats!  In much the same way Pastor Richards uses everyday experiences sometimes humorous sometimes sad to interest people with the spiritual truths he shares in each article.  His sincerest hope is that these articles will help the reader desire to know Jesus Christ more intimately to recognize the work God is doing in their lives and give them a testimony to share with others for the glory of God.</p>