Home Is Where the Heart Is

It was Christmas morning 1991. I left my church in Kentucky shortly after the midnight Christmas Eve communion service. It was a two hour drive. It was late. I was alone on the road, well almost. The red lights flashed in my rearview mirror told me differently. I looked down, 70 in a 45, oops! … Continue reading Home Is Where the Heart Is

Working Through the Messiness of Relationships

"I may lose my relationship with you over this," I said, "but I am willing to risk it.  It is my job to protect you and I have made my decision." I sat on the floor facing my daughter. She sat glaring at me. I was so mad, I swore. I was drawing a line in the … Continue reading Working Through the Messiness of Relationships

The Unique You – Weathering the Storm, pt 3

In September of 2008, the Ohio Valley experienced a unique weather phenomenon, a dry hurricane as the remnants of Ike blew through the region. Ike's 85mph winds uprooted trees and severely damaged many roofs. There were wide range power outages for days. Some storms do not bring water. While we don't think of droughts as … Continue reading The Unique You – Weathering the Storm, pt 3

Live on Purpose: Habits that will transform your life, pt 3

Let me ask a question, "How healthy can a relationship be if one person does all the talking?" Not very healthy wouldn't you agree? Prayer is a conversation with God. But for many people, prayer is a one way communication - they do all the talking. I believe that is one of the reasons prayer … Continue reading Live on Purpose: Habits that will transform your life, pt 3

Live on Purpose: Habits that will transform your life, pt 1

The Bible says, "Where there is no vision the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18a KJV). Jesus said, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about...My food is to do the will of" My Father "who sent Me" (John 4:32, 34). Life is fueled by purpose. When you are doing the things that you are … Continue reading Live on Purpose: Habits that will transform your life, pt 1