Every time I hear or read the name President Donald Trump, I think of some of the card games we played growing up. In some of those games a certain card or suit had a designation of power over the other cards (suits). There is a bit of irony in his name, in that … Continue reading The Trump Card

I recently ran across the following quote from C. S. Lewis in another book, The original source is Lewis' Reflections on the Psalms. "All enjoyment spontaneously overflows into praise. . . . The world rings with praise -- Lovers praising their mistresses, readers their favourite poet, walkers praising the countryside, players praising their favourite game. … Continue reading Spontaneous Praise

Thank you.  Seriously, how do you tell others you love them? How do you know when someone loves you? These are basic questions and according to Dr. Gray Chapman vary from person to person. I recommend you read his book Five Love Languages. Sometimes people in a relationship do not feel loved not because they … Continue reading Tell Me You Love Me

I've missed you.  I have not posted anything for a week. Maybe you have missed me too, maybe. Last Tuesday I had surgery so I spent the rest of the week away from my study. I did have time to do a little extra reading between "recovery naps" and a LOTR and Hobbit movie marathon … Continue reading Monday Morning Thoughts

Peter instructs his readers, "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 2:18a) Grow! I heard a preacher say, "if we are not growing, we are dying." We are good at growing in our knowledge. Many Christians can quote a lot of Bible and give lists of … Continue reading Grow in Grace and Knowledge

He left a little earlier that morning so he could make it to the National Honor Society Meeting. The outgoing officers had nominated him for President and today was the vote. Attendance was mandatory for all nominees but he did not make the meeting. Two blocks from his house, he was in a minor traffic … Continue reading Truth or . . .

I am working on the this Sunday's sermons as we look at Limitless Grace. Grace is one of those topics that brings chill bumps. Even as I begin this post and think about the chapter and stories I am about to share I get that feeling of excited joy that brings chill bumps or goose … Continue reading Grace for the Lost

Disclaimer: I have tried not to write this post this morning. I have tried to talk myself out of it. I tried thinking about other things as I was driving to the study. But I failed. Last night Amy and I watched part of the Golden Globes and I learned a few things. First, I … Continue reading Dear Hollywood

I have a note on my corkboard that has one simple sentence. A sentence that I want to define me. I'll share that sentence with you later after I relate a background story. There is an account of Jesus' interaction with different people in John 8:3-11. Some have questioned the authenticity of this story, but … Continue reading Stones

I am a minister, a preacher, and an evangelist. That is what I do. I spend my week studying from the Bible and various sources in order to share two or three messages a week with others. I spend time each week studying or contemplating what to share with you that will encourage you in … Continue reading Why I Do What I Do