“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Psalm 24.1 Who God is Do you believe this, really believe it? So much so that it impacts your life daily in countless ways? How you view your possessions, who and whose you are, how I relate to […]
Consumerism There is a growing concern that the American Church has become devoted to ‘consumerism’. For a short definition, consumerism is ‘the preoccupation of society with the acquisition of goods’. So, how might this define the Church? It’s actually a mindset. When I work hard to earn money for me or for my family, is […]
God’s glory My friend John Maisel is continually reminding me and many others to not mess with God’s glory. Yes, Paul said it another way while addressing the Corinthians. Glories can also be translated as ‘boasts’. Whatever you may have accomplished in your lifetime, it pales in comparison to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Everything […]
A pile of debris The photo above is of a house that has been wrecked for the purpose of clearing it and building another one. It is in the middle of the most affluent area of Dallas, Highland Park. 99% of the people in the world would’ve considered the demolished house a mansion, even a […]
The comeback While working out at the Aerobics Center this past week, I noticed a young girl working with her trainer. I was intrigued by the message on the back of her T-shirt. It said: ‘The comeback is always better than the setback’. Wow, that preaches! All of us have experienced trials and setbacks in […]
The armor of God Our granddaughter, Sarah Peyton, posted this on her Instagram last week. I believed it worthy of sharing with all of you. Take your time to meditate on each of the eight areas that she has addressed. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your heart for the Lord. -Bill C. Dotson, her grandfather […]
Comparison I was visiting with a friend the other day about the wisdom we as parents try to pass on to our children. One of those little tidbits of wisdom he mentioned centered around the futility of comparisons. His point resonated with me. Regardless of age, we each tend to compare ourselves and our situations […]
Building God’s Kingdom In this week’s Zoom Dad Talk with numerous Chinese men, an interesting question was posed. ‘Most Chinese men work 12 or more hours per day, so Bill, how can they abide in their family and be available and present with them?’ How would you answer that? I admit I had to pause a moment […]
“Pray without ceasing” I Thes. 5.17 ESV ‘One more’ prayer During the Christmas holidays our grandson Luke, wife Meagan and their daughter, Clara Louise, our first great-grandchild, were in Dallas. She is 20 months old. One evening we were all gathered in the bedroom as they were putting her to bed. They said their usual […]
Disciple Never before in my lifetime have I seen such a need for dads and moms to step up to the plate and disciple their children. Society at large is out of control. Kids are self-destructing and harming others as well. I truly believe God’s wisdom is not being used and taught in most homes, […]