Today is the day of decision. Now is the time to choose. There may be a tomorrow. But why wait and chance to lose? What you decide this moment. Will impact the rest of your days. Focus on what is eternal. God is the one you should praise. Many think too much of … Continue reading Today
Parable of the Mountain Lion
A mountain lion began his day thinking about what he would eat. As he prowled the mountainside looking for prey, he heard a rustling noise and soon began following the scent of a deer. His mouth watered, his heart-rate increased as he began contemplating the chase and the kill. Soon the scent of the deer mixed with another scent, … Continue reading Parable of the Mountain Lion
How to Stay Faithful
Yesterday's post dealt with the reasons an individual might become unfaithful to God and the Church. I may post later the Church's role in pushing people away or keeping them near, but that is a later post. Today, as promised, I want to offer a few ways you and I can keep ourselves faithful to God. 1. … Continue reading How to Stay Faithful
Why Some Leave the Church.
One of my earliest blog posts was on this topic. This is not a repeat of that post, but you can read the early post here. Today's post is simply a list of why some are Falling Away from Christ and the Church. Hearts not kept pure - Prov 4:23, "Keep your heart with all … Continue reading Why Some Leave the Church.
Who Cares?!?
At some point in each of our lives, we ask the question or at least think, "Who cares?". Maybe we are going through a stressful time or we are facing seeming insurmountable difficulties at work. I suppose we ask that question when we or a loved one struggles with health issues. When I talk with … Continue reading Who Cares?!?
Preaching / Ministry
Not too long ago (ahem!) when I was an undergraduate student at Faulkner University the standard book on church growth was Brother Ira North's book - Balance. That one word infiltrated much of our training. Balance in Ministry, Balance in Life, etc. We learned about balance. One area where our instructors and professors stressed balance … Continue reading Preaching / Ministry
Rain
Thank you Father for the much needed rain that fell last night and the threat of rain throughout the week. Your blessings fill our lives, may we alway be grateful to You. Amen.
How did you mean that?
Sometimes, someone will say something that has more than one meaning and may have more than one effect. I am not necessarily talking about politics, but many politicians seems to be masters of "double speak." I have in mind what we say to others and the meaning behind our words. Yesterday afternoon, after the Junior … Continue reading How did you mean that?
Good Morning, Father
Good morning, Father. Today is another beautiful day to live, to work, and to serve. Today may I go about doing Your will. Help me to see not only the beauty of this day, but the beauty in the lives and hearts of the people around me. When I look into their eyes, may I … Continue reading Good Morning, Father
Good or Bad?
Not long ago I taught a series of lessons from questions people asked. One of those questions was, "How can I tell the difference between right and wrong?" Current society makes this a very pertinent inquiry. From television and movies to books, radio, news, and the internet we receive mixed messages that cloud our vision and our … Continue reading Good or Bad?
Driving Thought 