Recent events have turned my world sideways. Not stopped or upside-down, but sideways. As a minister I am no stranger to destruction or disease. I have consoled many through tough times. I have personally faced them on occasion. But the passed few days grabbed my attention. I would start with the current political situation in … Continue reading Sideways
How Did That Happen?
April 15 was not a good day for one lady in her sixties. No, as far as I know she did not learn she owned the IRS a pile of taxes. She was attending a Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Socks baseball game when a ball fouled off the bat of Stephen Souza, Jr. … Continue reading How Did That Happen?
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
That’s Me in the Corner
All I can say is, "Wow!" What an awesome time we are living in. We are seeing people actively living their faith and by their example lighting a fire in others. What am I talking about? What has me so excited? I am GLAD you asked! After devotional and Bible Classes, I was talking with a … Continue reading That’s Me in the Corner
What Will You Become?
The great promise of the United States continues to be that you can become anything you want to be, if you put in the effort. Is your desire to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, to be wealthy, famous, a star athlete, or president (you would likely be a better choice than those currently vying … Continue reading What Will You Become?
I Heard It Somewhere
I read recently about a group of Nun's who found an interesting way to raise money for their convent. The convent is located near a natural mineral spring and this became the inspiration for their work. For $150 you can visit the Convent Spa and get a mineral bath, a full body message (from a Nun), and be treated … Continue reading I Heard It Somewhere
Clarity
This morning on the way to the study, I drove through fog. That is somewhat of an understatement. Had I a net, I might have caught a few fish swimming across the highway. The fog was thick when I pulled out of the subdivision onto the highway, I could not see very far. The first … Continue reading Clarity
Ultimately
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes recently made headlines during spring training not for his training. Not for anything on field, outfield, infield, but something off field. Maybe better put as on the way to and from field. The headlines revealed that he drove a different car to the field each day, including a $65,000 tricycle. Contrast that … Continue reading Ultimately
What You Really Believe
People know what you teach as a Christian. People know what we tell them we believe. We believe the Bible is God's Word. We believe that God created the universe. We believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, died for our sins, was buried and rose from the dead on the third day. … Continue reading What You Really Believe
Driving Thought 