Loving People Like God Loves
Discouragement can come out of nowhere. Everything is going well, and battles are being won when feelings of doubt and discouragement invade. Psalm 42 and 43 ask this question three times: "Why am I discouraged?" It sounds a little more spiritual in other translations, Why so downcast oh my soul?" Thoughts and discouragement can overwhelm … Continue reading Why Am I discouraged?
People say funny things and in strange ways. I remember a saying my mom would say, "Whatever suits your fancy." This meant I could make my own choice in the given matter. Every generation has new expressions. Children of the 1960s might say, Groovy or Right on, Daddy-o. In the 1980s, we started calling something … Continue reading Whatever Suits Your Fancy
What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear! (Mt 10:27b NLT). I want to be close enough to Jesus to listen to his whispers. Life is full of distractions. So many things fight for our attention. And there is an epidemic of spiritual A.D.D. We must work hard to … Continue reading jesus whispers
Mark 6:30–33 (NLT) Jesus Feeds Five Thousand 30 The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught. 31 Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and … Continue reading Get away with jesus
Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it. (Eph 5:10) MSG
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, when we refocus our attention on Jesus's life, leading to Passion Week. The Baptism of Jesus 13 Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be … Continue reading Settled
The news came. I couldn't believe it. I made another call and it was confirmed. A brother, a hero to my kids was arrested. It had already hit the newspapers and now it hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. Stunned and sick to my stomach, I began to ask the typical questions: What … Continue reading When a brother is caught in a sin…
Admittedly I am not normal. Some say strange, some say goofy, I prefer the term unique. Please do not use my experience as any kind of template on how God works. I just know that He is alive and at work in my life. And sometimes He talks to me. Well, He speaks much more … Continue reading 28 Days
I have always enjoyed being a part of something new. I have been drawn to church planting for that reason and also because I believe in the local church. Today I was challenged by God with this question: Do I like to start something new because it is new or do I like to start … Continue reading King of the New Thing
Monday evening I was sitting on my patio, enjoying the beautiful South Florida weather, when I looked up I saw our little dog Chewie. He had climbed up on the dining room table. Margot had several of her precious tea cups and tea pots sitting out. I was concerned that Chewie would knock one off … Continue reading Invisible Barrier
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