“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” – II Peter 3:10 Today I simply want to remind us that material possessions are temporary! Our grasp … Continue reading Storage Unit Syndrome
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” – Romans 12:18 I know people who seem to have dozens of connectors. They are genuinely close to several dozen people who consider them to be a personal and intimate friend. These “larger Legos” are social butterflies retaining the ability to have a heart-to-heart over coffee at 2:00pm with one … Continue reading Like A Lego
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 I have a computer. It has YouTube. YouTube will suck the life right out of me if I let it. Adorable kittens, dancing babies, and skiing squirrels are vying for my attention. And YouTube is just one of Millions of Media websites that consume the mind. I have a phone. It even makes phone … Continue reading Media Madness
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it…It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.” – Psalm 127:1-2 Sometimes we miss sleep because we are stupid. We waste away time on frivolous things that deplete our energy and accomplish little. However, sometimes … Continue reading Are You Tired?
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” John 1:12 A girl, age 7, sat upon the living room couch with arms folded and tears in her eyes. Her father, temporarily preoccupied with just-home responsibilities, barely noticed his little princess as he deposited his keys and wallet in … Continue reading The Expectations of Others
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 What does the straw look like? How heavy does it actually … Continue reading Before You Break
I love music! I love the great variety of music the different cultures of the earth have to offer. I’ve had the privilege of hearing a Mariachi band in Mexico, Filmi music in India, and Middle Eastern Music in Israel. However, more than anything, I love music that proclaims the majesty of God and proclaims the beauty of the gospel. This is why I love … Continue reading Different Kinds of Instruments
I recently had the great privilege of speaking to our Student Ministry (ages 12-18) at Southern Hills Baptist in Las Vegas. I shared several scriptures that I had learned at their age. These passages speak of wisdom and choices, and though I have not always been faithful to follow these important truths, they have guided me throughout my life and brought incredible blessings that I … Continue reading 5 Keys to Making Wise Decisions
