At the beginning of each year, many churches invite people to join in a corporate fast. My church does it for the first week of the new year. Some churches do it for twenty one days. We are invited to participate with fellow believers to tithe the first part of the year resetting our focus … Continue reading Reset
I believe that timing is everything. Four months ago I slipped on some chicken poop while bringing the chickens water and tore the meniscus in my left knee. I did not need surgery (thank you God!) but had to wear braces and walk with a cane. I also did physical therapy. The therapist told me … Continue reading Timing is everything
AAA estimates that over 119 million Americans will be traveling for Christmas this year. So this post will be direct and to the point as you who are traveling, are busy checking your bags, standing in line, or driving. My hope is in Jesus, because He sees Himself in me. (Charles Stanley) How grateful I … Continue reading Christmas travel
Most days I live in a sense of wonder. God's blessings chase me down and overtake me more times that I can count. I just need to keep on the lookout and also listen for that still, small voice. I always keep a note pad, pen, and mini flashlight next to the side of my … Continue reading One
Radio commentator Paul Harvey once told a story about a farmer who was a religious skeptic. One cold winter night, the farmer heard a thumping sound at this window. He went to the window and watched a small group of sparrows beat themselves against the glass, attracted to the warmth inside. Touched, the farmer bundled … Continue reading I stand in awe
Okay guys, pay attention. This is a very important life hack to use if you want to sustain your marriage. Step number one- put on a pair of fast running shoes. Step two- open the front door. Step three- if your wife asks you, "Honey, does this bulwark make my butt look big?" You quickly … Continue reading Life hack
You are invited to join me in celebration of life. Proper funeral etiquette will not be followed. There will be no wearing of black mourning clothes, nor black arm bands showing respect for the deceased. No weeping nor wailing will be allowed either. No going up and viewing the deceased in the casket. Kind words … Continue reading Funeral Etiquette
In Death Valley California, on July 24th, they held their annual marathon. Temperatures got up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (That's 49 degrees Celsius.) That's just plain hot! And then you're running in that heat, with the sun beating down on you, you build up a powerful, deep thirst. It reminds me of the Israelites in … Continue reading Deep, burning thirst
Way back in the last millennium, 1995 to be exact, I had the opportunity to go to Mexico for a month with the business and Spanish departments at my university. I had actually already graduated in May and this trip was scheduled for July. I signed up even though I did not need the credits. … Continue reading Mother tongue
The brain is funny thing. I have a client and friend who goes to my Women's Bible Study. She and her husband have an insurance agency in my office building. When I was picking out a memory verse for the week this is how I read it. "Because you've committed yourself to love and trust … Continue reading Insurance
God Still Speaks 