Oh that sneaky desire to be justified before God by keeping the law. It creeps into my mind, I begin to weigh my value by my goodness, and...
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I made a bold statement yesterday from the pulpit. It went something like this. You and I, as Christians, are saved by God’s grace...
Tomorrow I will be preaching a message called “Let Freedom Ring” from Galatians 5:1. Its a tribute to our country and at the...
God did something very special in the seven years my wife and I moved to northern California to be part of a new church plant. We met so...
I can live with certain degrees of ambiguity around my life. I don’t need the answers to everything that doesn’t concern me...
My spiritual life is a collection of some powerful forces working within me. God’s wonderful grace (unmerited favor) has been...
My son had a problem with his car last Thursday. He had driven about a mile away from the house, called me, malfunctions all over...
I have been mistaken, fooled and even deceived at times. For the most part, I think I have grown in discernment and the ability to...
I love my wife, my kids, and especially my grandkids. And they love me! I also love tacos and pizza (but that’s another kind of love)...
I have to work at keeping my heart soft and open to the needs of others. My tendency is to get caught up in what I am doing, my goals...
I enjoy the superhero movies. I love the good vs. evil motif. You might be a Marvel fan or maybe DC is your clan! Do you have a favorite...
I see things differently than I did when I did not know God in such a personal way. Ironically, people see me differently too, as they...
I don’t keep every promise I make. I am aware of two outstanding promises right now that remain unfulfilled. In life we make big and...
Love fades. It needs to be fanned to a flame occasionally. The love of God poured out upon the Jewish people had faded in their hearts and...
Knowing God and exchanging love is what life is all about! I am tempted to write more, but would rather just think about that profound idea...
We don’t use the word sin much these days. For whatever reason, it seems more comfortable avoiding that word. And we’ve all...
I love sharing good news. When my children were born, I couldn’t wait to tell everyone I knew, even strangers. I wanted to in some...
Final words are important. There was the man in the hospital who whispered to his friend in a dying gasp words so faint, they could barely...
I have patterns that have formed in my life. I guess you could call them habits. One is the particular morning routine I follow (floss...
There are things in life that I purposely delay in doing, addressing or completing. They are simply not a priority. However, when I was...
I am willing to take risks. I am not fool-hearted, but neither am I stuck in analysis paralysis nor unwilling to move forward because I...
Confession time: I don’t tell my wife everything! We do talk about plenty. Sometimes laying there in bed, we all have pillow talk...
The wisdom of the top dog is sometimes considered more valuable than someone of lower position, regardless of the merit. This is life. I...
Why doesn’t everything in life go ‘as planned’ or ‘as it should be’? How come smart people are not always...
why question in vintage letterpress wood type stained by color inks I am with people who suffer tragedies. Some are of epic proportions...
Who struggles with authority? I do. It’s part of our rebellious human nature. But, when you are a follower of Christ, we have agreed...
Who hasn’t done foolish things in life? I have done many. I have put together a string of hours without sinning in word, thought and...
I have thought about life as a pastor and my role as a co-laborer with Christ in building the kingdom of God. His kingdom in invisible...
It feels really good when we work and receive a reward. Maybe its a side project that we do and unexpected income comes our way. They we go...
Everybody prays. I pray throughout the day. I wonder if I seem at times, to God, like a babbling fool who says too much. He can communicate...
I give a fair amount of time to the consideration of my spiritual legacy. I want my children to know and serve the God of Abraham, Isaac...
A Bangladeshi Child break bricks at Postogola brick breaking yard in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on June 3, 2017. With over half of the population...
When I look back on my life, I can almost define certain time frames by what was occurring in me and around me. They were seasons that came...
I love to work, help people, and especially to build things of value that will endure over time. Isn’t it neat to see something...
There are earthly rewards for our labor that do not satisfy beyond a short period of time. This is true of most things I do “for...
I tend to be prone to orderliness and perfectionism. Just look at my nightstand compared to my lovely wife’s. I think having four...
Surprising to some, my favorite book of the Bible is Ecclesiastes (my second is the gospel of John). Why? Solomon poses life’s...
Today, I finish the month-long exercise of reading the Proverbs of Solomon, Agur and Lemuel. The capstone is a tribute to godly women and...
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Naturally, I am a grateful for my mom and I was happy to think about her and thank God for her. Today, I...
Have you noticed that people of great wealth often have great problems? Sadly, Bill Gates, the tech icon is parting ways with his wife...
As I near the end of this season of reading the Proverbs of Solomon, so many themes have been addressed. Today, I am thinking about the...
Sometimes I am very pleased with myself. Other times, I disappoint myself and I am sure, God as well. I remember hearing the phrase...
There is a great divide in America today about the value of keeping the law. Many are ready to abandon it altogether, while others of us...
I like “atta boys” as much as anyone. It feels good to be praised and recognized. One of the ways we love each other is with...
My mom and dad (especially my dad) made my brothers and I do chores as kids. We didn’t own a dishwashing machine, so one brother...
We will face enemies in this life. Some are rightfully our enemies because they are evildoers. Others are ignorant people who don’t...
I am so pleased with the people around me. Those with whom I work, live and play are really great people. None of us is perfect, but we...
I make a living partially by public speaking. I wish I always said the right thing. Sometimes God gives me just the right words and people...
I am passionately pro life. I wasn’t always. But, when I understood what was really going on with abortion, my compassion became...
Man, do I have plans! On my bucket list of places to visit are the Maldives, Bali, Mentawai Islands,… I envision amazing surfing days...