The gospel in me and through me!
If you are anything like me, your spouse has to remind you that your overly optimistic outlook is often unrealistic. Thankfully my wife helps bring balance to my optimistic ambitions more times than not. Optimism can be a good thing, … Read More
Watching the cycle of seasons each year is always fascinating to me. But no other season excites me more than the season of spring. The cold of winter fades with the arrival of warmer temperatures. New life begins to rapidly … Read More
What do you think of when you hear the words “Great Commission”? Perhaps you think of going overseas to some far-away land, a “church planting” endeavor, or perhaps a famous missionary such as Hudson Taylor or William Carey. Unfortunately, there … Read More
You have heard the common cliché, “Live without regrets.” Or perhaps you have heard someone say at the end of their life, “I have no regrets.” The fact of the matter is, we all have regrets due to our human … Read More
The New Year has arrived as we collectively close out another chapter in our lives. It goes without saying that 2020 has been characterized by much turmoil, fear and unrest. But the fact of the matter is, such upheaval is … Read More
Prayer is hard work. It requires discipline, focus, and humility. I am challenged with this spiritual endeavor each and every day. E.M. Bounds makes this observation in his book, Power Through Prayer, “Spiritual work is taxing work, and men are loath to do it. … Read More
What does it mean to make every moment count? We hear this cliche used frequently in the world of advertisement, sports, politics or in motivational speeches. The purpose for which this phrase is used is often meant to invoke some … Read More
When you think of pride or hypocrisy, what do you think of first? For those of us who have grown up in church, attending Sunday school or listening to the occasional sermon about such topics, the Pharisee was the prime … Read More
It appears that within every context of life our conversations are increasingly turning political in some way or another. It’s difficult to avoid the news headlines, the polarizing view points and the fact that our general election is quickly approaching. … Read More
Throughout the summer, my two-year-old daughter and I have enjoyed taking walks together. Along the way, we would pass by a mulberry tree that produced a fair amount of berries on its branches. We both enjoyed this little snack the … Read More