David knows the end of his life and reign are near. Bucking the convention of the Ancient Near East, he skips over a few of his sons and chooses Solomon to be his heir to the throne in Jerusalem. After a speech to Israel, David's attention turns to Solomon. "And you, Solomon my son, know … Continue reading God’s Person
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God’s Ten Most Wanted
Please post in a prominent location. God is looking for the following individuals. If you see them, contact God immediately through prayer. 1. The man putting God's business above and other business - Matt 6:33 2. The man who worships with his wife and children - Heb 10:24-25 3. The man who thinks more of … Continue reading God’s Ten Most Wanted
Ten Rules for My Life
Here are some basic rules that I have to govern my life. 10. I try to never say anything without someone present that would embarrass me to say in his presence. 9. I refuse to react in defense to personal critics. Friends do not need to hear the defense and enemies would not believe it. … Continue reading Ten Rules for My Life
Riots, Looting, Civil Unrest
The story from the United Kingdom, specifically London, England and areas north that is circulating all over the world is not about Pippin or Prince William and Princess Kate. The news is now about riots, looting, and general civil unrest. There is disagreement on what these events are all about. Some suggest a police shooting … Continue reading Riots, Looting, Civil Unrest
Have You Told Them You Love Them?
Just this past week, Amy and I both read Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. Many people are recommending this book, and now I understand why. In our 22 years of marriage (08.12.1989 to the present) some of our friends' marriages struggled to live in love and … Continue reading Have You Told Them You Love Them?
Creating Ownership in the Church
One of the reasons churches do not grow or worse, die of attrition is that there is a sense of "they" and not a sense of "we" or "us.". As in, "they are having a revival down at the church," instead of "we are having a revival at church.". The difference is more than the … Continue reading Creating Ownership in the Church
Ten Common Lies
If you are alive, you have the experience of someone lying to you, or more than likely, if you were a child you told one or more lies to someone. To the reader who just mumbled, I never lie, well you just did. Lies are dangerous; Lies inhibit growth and prevent progress. The worst (most … Continue reading Ten Common Lies
Your Lot in Life
One the memorable lines from the movie Bug's Life, " . . . that's our lot in life. It's not a lot, but it's our life." Sometimes life seems to turn against us. Consider the life of Charles. Charles was a young man working in a shoe factory, when an industrial accident removed a finger from his … Continue reading Your Lot in Life
The Living Kind
Last night in preparation for Memorial Day, we watched one of my favorite older movies, "Sergeant York." The inspiration for the film is the life and diary of World War I Medal of Honor recipient, Alvin York of Tennessee. Young Alvin lived a hard life that lead to hard drinking and a mean streak, despite … Continue reading The Living Kind
What is Christianity
Imagine that Jay Leno of some other late night host walked through town microphone in hand asking passersby, "What is Christianity?" What answers do you think he would get? I am certain these would be among the answers: Christianity is one of many philosophies of life. Christianity is one way some choose to understand existence. … Continue reading What is Christianity
Driving Thought 