Amy and I like to walk. We walk around the neighborhood or through shopping centers or stores. When we walk, we hold hands. It is both a sign of affection to each other and a statement to those around us that we are and forever will be a couple - no, we are ONE. I … Continue reading Hand in Hand
God
When God Seems Far Away
I have mentioned before that I started listening to Christian Contemporary Radio more this year. In fact I have almost exclusively listened to this music this year. I began this as a personal experiment. I wanted to see what affect my music choices had on my attitude. Although the results are far from scientific, I see … Continue reading When God Seems Far Away
A Start to the Week
Will you join me in prayer? God our Father, In our world, wars begin and wars end. In our world, economies strengthen and economies weaken. In our nation, Presidents come and go. In our nation, laws change with the passing of time. In our world, what is "in" today is "out" tomorrow. In our world, … Continue reading A Start to the Week
“Gracias, Dios”
Gracias, Dios; Thank You, Lord This morning as I drove through the early light of the day the sun was only just breaking the horizon in the east. I drove with for a little while with the windows in my truck rolled down. I felt he crisp air that promises the arrival of cooler temperatures … Continue reading “Gracias, Dios”
The Reason Why
I keep hearing the following phrase and ones similar to it and the constant refrain is driving me insane: Everything happens for a reason! I am not sure what everyone who says that phrase means by it. I am not sure everyone who says it understands what they are saying. It sounds like a statement … Continue reading The Reason Why
Vertical
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my world turning Sideways. Current political climate and current issues of morality or immorality played into that post, but mostly it was about a personal event. My younger brother's diagnosis with a brain tumor. This week I traveled to Gainesville, Florida to Shands' Hospital where skilled surgeons and … Continue reading Vertical
God’s Will
Last week I posted God's Plan for Your Life. That post generated a few discussions via email, Facebook, and Messenger. One person suggested I expand my thoughts. Another individual just wanted me to explain my understanding to him. This is my answer. It is longer than my usual posts, but this is important. What I … Continue reading God’s Will
God’s Plan for Your Life
I have heard the question for 30 years of ministry, "What does God want me to do with my life?" Or the related question, "How do I know if this is what God wants me to do?" Then there is the statement, "Everything happens for a reason." Does God have a plan for my life? … Continue reading God’s Plan for Your Life
The Highest Priest
Jesus is that High Priest. He is From God – Passed through the heavens Jesus was with God, He was God. As God He came to live on earth. Therefore, He understands our weaknesses He understands because He walked in our shoes. He understands because He walked with us. Because He was tempted in every … Continue reading The Highest Priest
Five Things
Sunday evening I presented an old sermon. When I say old sermon, I mean old. I heard it when I was a teenager and the preacher that day said he heard it when he was young. I do not know who first preached this lesson, but they deserve a "thank you." I adapted this lesson from my … Continue reading Five Things
Driving Thought 