As I begin, I'm reminded of my pastor's words yesterday. He warned us to beware of the preacher who keeps preaching on the same sin because chances are, the preacher is still struggling with the sin and his preaching is simply self-medication. So before I go any further with this post, I am wrestling with what … Continue reading No Plan “B”
Difficult Choices
I have been studying on Gideon in recent days as part of a larger study around the concept of Original Design. As I read through the early chapters in the Book of Judges to gain understanding of the background leading up to Gideon, some information regarding the Tribe of Manasseh caught my eye. Remember, Gideon … Continue reading Difficult Choices
Transformation
Either I'm just more aware of what's always been happening, or there is a tendency this time of year to be bombarded with commercials advertising products that promise a transformation in the body. There's something encouraging about fresh beginnings isn't there? New Year’s resolutions are all about taking inventory with the desire to see positive … Continue reading Transformation
A Open Letter From A Coach to His Players
Perhaps it was sometime in early November when I reached out to many of my former players through Facebook. This message has been developing in my head for some time and I knew it was only a matter of time before thoughts would organize...and perhaps we are there now. I see many of you everyday … Continue reading A Open Letter From A Coach to His Players
Follow-Up To the Rich Young Ruler
I'll admit I had fun unleashing my imagination in writing about a present day conversation with a character from the bible. However, I'm very new at this blog-thing and I'm not sure what the rules are regarding length, so I felt that to continue would make the story rather lengthy. Besides, I am at a … Continue reading Follow-Up To the Rich Young Ruler
A Conversation With the Rich Young Ruler
I was sitting in a local coffee shop here in town where I often go. The owner is a good friend and brother in the Lord. This day began no different than most others. I walked into the shop and headed to the table I've claimed in the back of the room near the back … Continue reading A Conversation With the Rich Young Ruler
Yoldakia (Yol-duh-KEY-uh)
It's been over 72 hours since meeting this woman and I find myself wondering if this encounter really took place. So often I fill my head with images from TV shows so right now, I question if what I saw was "made for TV" or was it real life. I remain in complete shock over what I … Continue reading Yoldakia (Yol-duh-KEY-uh)
She Has A Name
We're here in Moldova on a missions trip staying at a girls transition home. The following is a story I learned and want to share. I hesitate to even speak this little girl's name in this story because what she has endured in her 10 short years is nothing shy of horrendous, so I won't. … Continue reading She Has A Name
Moldova – Just Gettin’ Here
The drama began when we arrived at DIA Friday in the early afternoon and learned our initial flight to Detroit was delayed 40 minutes. The problem with this news was that we only had 43 minutes from landing to departure in Detroit for our flight across the pond to Amsterdam. So being delayed 40 minutes … Continue reading Moldova – Just Gettin’ Here
Are You Dangerous or Are You in Danger?
In my quiet time recently, I had the thought of how we desire peace in life. We want peace in our home, peace in our relationships, peace regarding our work, peace regarding our health and finances, peace regarding our children . . . we want peace in our community (and nation) – not having to … Continue reading Are You Dangerous or Are You in Danger?