thoughts on life and faith
10 And as Jesus reclined at table in the house behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. (Matthew 9:10) Recently I watched a great clip of social experimentation where the host, an African American comedian, went into the heart of KKK country to interview and relate to … Continue reading Recline With Trump
18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with the perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 1Peter 1:18-19 Much about working with … Continue reading Futile Parenting
13 Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow ant the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few (Matthew 7:13-14) I have been … Continue reading Be Weird
Monday gets a bad wrap. While we celebrate Saturday and even Sunday, Monday looms like an impending dental appointment. Some have tried to circumvent this by making Sunday the start of their week - very spiritual. Perhaps in this fallen world, Monday serves as a reminder of our sinful nature - that we are broken … Continue reading Business Monday, Naked Friday
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105) We have been talking about the "journey" in the office lately. It seems to be very in style to lift this over the destination. Phrases like "enjoy the journey" and "not all who wander are lost" have became … Continue reading Enjoy the Journey?
Teens don't want to see you read your Bible as much as they long to see you enjoy your Bible. What is enjoyed in your life, gets repeated in theirs. It is no secret that the number one influence in the next generation is the last generation. Confession: I love Neil Diamond. Something deep inside … Continue reading Don’t Read Your Bible
21 "There is no peace", says my God, "for the wicked." (Isaiah 57:21) When speaking of sin, a broken heart is a necessity. Too many times, those in ministry unknowingly raise themselves beyond the reach of the people they serve and take the role of sinlessness that only Jesus can fulfill. It's easy for us … Continue reading Pastors are Sinners Too
55 I remember your name in the night, O Lord, and keep your law. (Psalm 119:55) I've heard much wiser people than I say that nothing good happens after midnight. After 32 years on this planet, I have to agree. The night provides a covering, a sort of insulation from judgment. It is in darkness … Continue reading Nothing Good Happens After 12
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it (Psalm 119:35 No one is a leader alone. Fact is, the greatest leaders are also the greatest followers. I love this verse because the Psalmist states the desire to be led. Left to our own devices, we won't walk toward his … Continue reading Monday Morning Mantra
Be careful that your education doesn't surpass your obedience. I must admit, it has in me. Like any great love affair, life with Christ will eventually get dramatically practical. The image of your affection fails to burn behind your eyes as it once did. When spirituality becomes an intellectual exercise through church attendance, Bible study, … Continue reading Too Smart For Your Own Good
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