Reach! And Live!
As I stood among the plants out in the backyard, I noticed their leaves were all turned facing the sun. I thought of worshipers with hands raised in praise to God. I thought of creation reaching out toward the creator. Plants – which respond naturally – reach out...
read moreNational Lusts. What Do You Lust After?
We all want the economy fixed. We all know that we are in a jam. Are our lusts going to drive us off the proverbial cliff? What do you lust after? We usually use it in reference to lusting after people, but you can lust after things also. The government provides or...
read moreHow Fast Are You Making Progress on Your Goals?
While I was outside this morning I began to think of what my plans were in 2008. Was I still on course? Had my plans changed? How did I get to where I am now? Is this where I am supposed to be? The consequences – good or bad - of our past choices are where we stand...
read moreGod’s Red Carpet
One of my favorite movies is the first Pirates of the Caribbean. Jack makes me laugh. One of my favorite scenes is during the first encounter Will has with Jack. Jack points a gun at Will. He asks Will to please move, and he says something like, “This bullet’s not...
read moreHold Your Friends and Family Accountable
It’s not okay to take the blame for something that you did not do. It’s not okay to pass the blame for something that you did do. You are not a doormat, and neither are your family and friends. If you really love them you will accept responsibility for the things you...
read moreMemorial Day Thank you!
We pause today to say thank you to our military and their families. We appreciate you! You have sacrificed much to keep America free. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 From my family to you and yours – thank...
read morePray People, Pray!!
Tornados have continued to pound our country. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen so many. The destruction and loss of life is shocking. Flooding is a concern in some areas. Destruction is or will be left in the wake of the water. Do you think it is all just a coincidence? Do...
read moreWhat Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself?
My conversations with myself - before God healed me from all the pain in my past – were somewhat unhappy or perhaps neutral at best. The noise – for lack of a better word – running in my head never stopped. What are your conversations with yourself like? My...
read moreYour Time is Running Out
Our Drew made comments recently about time running out. I won’t tell you all he said, but he had come to the conclusion that we don’t have all that much time here on earth, and we never did. He’s 19, but he doesn’t know where the years went. I agree, and it makes me...
read more5 Wrong Assumptions Christian Parents Make
Sometimes we, as parents, accidentally assume that we know what is going on with our children when in reality we don’t. We may find out after the fact, or it may be a secret for years. Our trusting nature sets us up for a fall but communicating well with your child...
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