1). It was late Sunday night after a long week. 2). My wife and I had had an intense conversation earlier. 3). A late afternoon meeting was a washout. 4). I was reminded my team wasn't in the NCAA tournament as I rooted for yet another conference rival (who was getting beat). 5). My grandson … Continue reading Yes, I Did It Again!
Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive. I can attest to that truth. Beth and I love doing for others. We enjoy watching their faces when they realize they are loved. Recently we had a young couple in our church face some financial hardships. The husband had been hired through a … Continue reading Generosity Is the Investment Vehicle of Eternity
"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
Shalom! This is an ancient Hebrew custom passed down for generations. We often translate the word as PEACE. But in actuality peace is not the meaning of Shalom, peace is the by-product of it. My best understanding of the rich meaning of the word Shalom is "everything as it should be in abundance." When God … Continue reading Peace with God
Following Hurricane Michael many people in the Florida Panhandle, found themselves homeless, jobless, afraid, alone, emotionally wrecked and hopeless. Storms of life can leave people with similar experiences. Like disaster relief organizations are to the people in a physical storm, the church can provide immediate and long term help with recovery and rebuilding for those … Continue reading Rebuilding – Weathering the Storm, pt 4
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
Life is fueled by purpose. We are energized when we doing things of great value. Jesus found energy when He was doing what the Father had sent Him to do. But honestly there are things that hold us back from experiencing the Extraordinary Life that Jesus came to give us. Fear dampens our life experiences … Continue reading Live on Purpose: Habits that will transform you life, pt 4
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
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
Sociologist and tech expert, Dr. Sherry Turkle says, "We are lonely but fearful of intimacy. Digital connections offer the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship. We expect more from technology and less from each other." One way digital connections have affected our culture is the distraction of our mobile devices. The distractions have impacted … Continue reading Focus Matters
Inside HIS Grace 