“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5&6 It started out like any other day – wake up, reluctantly roll out of bed, take a quick shower because you snoozed your alarm one time too many, and head to work . . . until, … Continue reading When Life Suddenly Changes
People are frequently confused about the difference between a paradox and an oxymoron. And often times the reason for this is because both involve words which seem contradictory to each other. In the case of oxymoron, it’s often two words where each words definition is completely contradictory – and yet are commonly used in our English language. For the sake of illustration, let me share some … Continue reading Be Weak to Become Strong
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2 The world system in which we live is by nature perpetually opposed to everything that is of God. This system is ultimately controlled by the god of this world, Satan. The … Continue reading The Renewing of the Mind
Present reality satisfies the cravings of our soul for only a moment and leaves us eagerly coveting for more. Have you ever wondered why people of all walks of life are obsessed with fictional films? Perhaps it is the imagination of someday being transported into a magical world like Narnia and fighting a battle that is of far greater importance than you could have imagined … Continue reading The Truth About Fiction
Who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. 1 Timothy 6:15-16 What is it that comes to your mind when you think about God? A.W. Tozer said, “What comes … Continue reading Infinite God
I’m a people-pleaser. There. I said it. Like most people, I like (LOVE) to be liked. I love meeting people’s needs. Moving? I’m there. Toilet clogged? Stand back. Lost dog? I’m your man. I’ve been an assistant pastor for much of my ministry and am accustomed to taking charge of the details. So, when our family moved west to plant a church, it was easy … Continue reading Learning to Say “No”
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4 I am a very passionate person by nature. If I do something, I typically put my all into it. Two of my many passions are sports and connecting with people. In our technological world of satellite TV, mobile streaming, Facebook, Twitter, … Continue reading Time For The Kids In Your Life
Luke 6:38 “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” Everyone has seen a toddler sitting in a corner of the room, surrounded by piles of toys, boldly proclaiming “mine” to anyone who … Continue reading An Essential Act of Christian Worship
