Lip service
In some form or another, we have all either given or received “lip service”. Webster defines lip service as doing with words but not following through with action. Jesus speaks of this in the parable Read More …
World Peace
It is the beauty pageant response, the top of Christmas wish lists, good fodder for politicians, it is something we all want yet remains so elusive … world peace. Are we capable of getting there Read More …
Looking forward
This has been an especially tough week for my family. The funny thing is … last week was busy and stressful but we looked forward to the following week thinking that “then we could rest.” Read More …
An army and water
Between a rock and a hard place, it’s a common phrase describing being in a tough spot. I would imagine it’s fair to say that as the nation of Israel stood between an army and Read More …
Daily Bears Us Up
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah” Psalms 68:19 ESV I don’t know that I believe in the concept of guardian angels. I do however believe and rest Read More …
The Party
Thanks to Facebook and other tools, most folks know that today is my birthday. I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I feel I get a double-dip of reflecting on the past Read More …
Mistakes were made …
It hits me every now and then that I’m human, especially when I make mistakes. Tuesday morning, prior to the election, I woke up with a story on my mind. I quickly wrote down Read More …
The End of the Story
Our opinions are unpopular. But it’s not an opinion if we’re stating the fact of God’s word. We’re considered foolish. But we know that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. His Read More …
God’s not fair
“But it’s not fair!” I hear this cry more often in my home now that both my children are old enough to understand a sense of justice and ‘fairness’. Typically the issue is the younger Read More …
Lo, He does call to me
In the midst of our trials and troubles, we are called to do the impossible. To not focus on our situation but instead to look to our solution. To focus on the author and finisher. It’s not easy, it takes the kind of faith that will make you walk on water. But He calls to you … will you come? Read More …