Many years ago I heard a comedian say, "My wife does all the driving. All I have to do is sit the with the steering wheel in my hand." Backseat or passenger seat driver jokes are funny, whether about husbands, wives, or mother-in-laws. I am quickly realizing that in about 10 months most of my … Continue reading Who’s Driving?
Christian living
Long Lost Psalm
Psalm 23.2011.01-02 The TV is my shepherd. Entertainment is my want. It makes me sit down and do nothin for the sake of it's sponsors, For it presents me with shows I am told I must see. It restores my knowledge of the things of this world And keeps informed of the news. It … Continue reading Long Lost Psalm
Eww Gross!
What is worse than finding a worm in you apple? . . . . . Finding half a worm in your apple! If you get all your produce from major grocery chains, you may not understand that those who eat fresh off of the tree apples sometimes get a great surprise after a bite or … Continue reading Eww Gross!
How to be Happy
Ecclesiastes 3:12 says, "I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live," (ESV). Here are a few simple rules for a happy life: 1. Decide to be happy. Happiness is a choice. Look for pleasure in the most simple things. 2. Rule … Continue reading How to be Happy
God’s Person
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
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
Driving Thought 