Grumbling Our church has been going through the life of Moses and the Israelites. Long journey! Genesis, Exodus, Numbers. But it has been so enlightening seeing all the foreshadowing of Jesus on virtually every page. And if you have read enough of Moses’ writings, you will see one of the common themes by the Israelites. Their […]
Have a blessed day This weekend I was invited to speak to 30+ men/dads at the Church at Briargate in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was the kickoff for their annual Rally addressing the Abiding Fathers’ curriculum they would be studying this year. My role was to provide an overview of the study. During the day of the […]
Finding worth Why is it important to tell someone, “I love you”, or to hear it from someone? Could it be that in a fallen, sinful world we tend to not think well of ourselves; that we are somehow dirty, unattractive, unlovable, whatever? Why do you think social media is such an attraction to young people especially? […]
No Greater Love John 15 in total is one of the most revealing, instructional, personal chapters in the New Testament. It is known as the ‘vine and branch’ text. They are all words of Jesus to his disciples. He demonstrates how we can produce fruit, more fruit and much fruit in our lives. Simply by […]
“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 […]
Like Jesus Every time you look in the mirror, you see a reflection of yourself. I have found mirrors don’t lie, just like weight scales. Every blemish is there. You can’t wish them away. Some people spend a lot more time looking at themselves than seems necessary. I don’t like to linger as, at 83, […]
Overwhelming beauty Don’t we all love to look upon beautiful things? People, structures, plants, trees, oceans, mountains, meadows, church windows, art, you name it! I believe we were made to enjoy God’s magnificent creation. As I was resting by our pool this weekend, I noticed the ripples in the water. It was nice, but when […]
Holy sacrifices For seven years Solomon had the temple built and completed with all the furnishings according to God’s design, and Solomon’s palace was built in thirteen years. Now it was time to bring the ark into the inner sanctuary to the most holy place under the wings of the cherubim. In it were the […]
2 Questions I want to challenge you with two very simple questions. It won’t take long, and I am sure you will pass the test with flying colors. Most tests are given for the purpose of revealing one’s knowledge, maybe allowing them to get a job, advance to the next level or receive a reward […]