As you drive your car, checking your rearview mirror is a wise habit for anyone navigating traffic. I’ve learned in my attitude, spirit, and actions, I too need to check my “rearview mirror”, to keep any judgmental, self-righteousness and my plain old attitude in check. We all have the capability to point fingers and judge …
Guilty of being a Religious Snob? Staying in Check…Read More
Recently, I read a blog on several ways churches hinder their growth movements. Personally, I feel it’s important to rather focus on ways to not only guarantee church growth but an explosion of His love to everyone in our lives! If you desire to see this happen in your life, then I encourage you to read on… Expectations: “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations …
What is the healing power big pharmaceutical companies don’t want you to discover? … The wince on her face and hand on her back broadcast the woman’s discomfort. Her friend helped the aching woman ease down into the chair then turned to me. “It’s her back, please pray for her.” I nodded a silent agreement …
I Am Free – Many of you who know me, have always known me as a fairly lean, athletic guy who loves sports and working out. For those of you who knew me a decade ago or more, might remember when I couldn’t manage a pull-up and wore size 44/46” pants. My desire to finally share …
I would eat no more sugar! That was it, never again anything sweet, after all, it was all a matter of will power! Ten days later, it was the third cake and the second bowl of ice-cream I had to refuse which did me in. My will power was gone. Two days later, I lay …
Can your accusations of other’s being apostates, be making you an apostate? Apostate: a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.Apostasy: the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief or principle. I always appreciate anyone’s passion and love for following Jesus. I am also not opposed to nor a stranger …
Whenever my young daughter is happy about something, she cannot wait to tell us all about it…she radiates with excitement as she gleefully expresses her joy regarding the subject of her attention. This is normally followed by her persistent demand that we immediately view the object of her excitement. She is usually not satisfied until …
For the past 2000 years, men have dominated much of innovation, education, and politics. As I’ve been married to a very smart, strong and talented woman for 16 years, I am very excited about a future of more and more women innovating and leading in the world. However, my focus is spiritual, and sadly, many …
I love to receive compliments, it always brings a smile to my face. I love giving them even more, especially to those around me who seem to be in need of one to brighten their day. As a mom, it feels great when my kids appreciate something I’ve made for them or put a lot …
He needed some money and I could have just given it to him. After all, this young man had seen and experienced things I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. If anyone deserved unchecked charity it was the lad riding in my passenger seat. It certainly would be easier and less time consuming to give …
