Why Church?
Going to church can be an iffy proposition to many these days. Some people don’t see a need to go to church. They have YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram and other internet platforms to get all of God they want. Others have been to church in the past, and someone or something there has wounded them, […]
Does God Play Favorites?
Recently I was asked an interesting question by a friend: “Does God have favorites? Does He like some people more than others?” He then cited people in the Bible like Abraham, Moses, and David. It seemed like God liked them more than other people in the Bible, and they must have been His favorites. It […]
Heaviness Has an Antidote
If you search your Bible, you won’t find the word “depressed” or “depression” used, but the concept is there. While it can be found in many of the stories in the Bible as people faced daunting situations, it best captured in Isaiah chapter 61 when Isaiah prophesied of the coming Messiah and what He would […]
Is It Time to Improve Your Grip On Life?
Recently I put a new set of tires on my truck. The ride was still fine and there were no issues I was aware of, but I could tell the tread on the tires was getting lower and worn. I went to a local tire shop, purchased a new set of tires, and had them […]
What a Root Canal Taught Me about God’s Grace
Let me give you a bit of back story to put this pivotal episode in my life in perspective. As a young boy I was found to have severe allergies. It seemed to me that I was allergic to more things than I was not allergic to. One of those allergies was to milk. I […]
When God Chose a Father Has Been Released!
“What If?” – The Devil’s Playground
I tend to be a planner and analytical when I look at things. It serves me well in life, but it’s also an area that the devil uses to attack me. I’ve had to learn over the years about myself and this area, and how to resist him in it. Many years ago, I […]
Hope for More!
This is my granddaughter Eleanor. Ten years ago, there was a question if I would ever see her. I’d been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in November 2010, and the prognosis had not been good. The doctor’s best-case scenario was that I would have a colostomy for the rest of my life, […]
Little Jesus Asleep on the Hay
Little Jesus is asleep in Mary’s arms, and as I look at them, I can see her eyes are growing heavy as well. We’ve begun to settle into being parents, and as I think back to everything Mary and I have been through up to this point, and it all seems to be an adventure. […]
What “I Am with You” Really Means
When you hear someone say, “I am with you”, have you wondered what that really means? You may have heard it and then your life experiences added another word – “until”. “I am with you… until… things get too tough.” “I am with you… until… the money is gone.” You probably have several words […]