Isn’t that what it feels like at times when we try to “follow” God? I have often wished for a set of Urim and Thummim stones just to help make decisions. Why is it hard to believe that God wants to pr...  Read More

So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.-Proverbs 4:23 (TP...  Read More

Maybe it’s just me, but I love to work in a garden. There is something deeply satisfying about seeing the literal fruit of your labor coming into being right in front of your eyes.Gardens and garden m...  Read More

I have just had one of the most amazing experiences of the assurance of God in my entire life. I hope I can relate it here in a way that is meaningful to you. I began today, like most days, with readi...  Read More

Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”-John 8:12 (NASB) ____________________________ I...  Read More

May 6, 2019 – If salvation by grace through faith, is totally a gift from God, why did Jesus call us to repentance? Why did Paul call us to live holy lives? Are we free from the law or not?Of course w...  Read More

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.-Ephesians 4:1 (NLT) ___________________________ May 1, 2019 – Ephesians 4 ...  Read More

April 17, 2019 – I long for the days I spent in Europe because of the more relaxed approach to life. Being driven can produce results, but I’m not certain it is always healthy. I suppose like anything...  Read More

An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.-P...  Read More

The metaphor of Kingship shows up in both song and story. Despite the fact that we live in a world that desperately wants to avoid responsibility, somewhere deep inside our hearts resonate with the tr...  Read More

April 1, 2012 – Go, make disciples of all nations! Both sides of this “great commission” are important to where God is leading the church. We should be inviting people to these things. We should be go...  Read More

March 30, 2019 – No matter what anyone else says and regardless of any impact on my self-esteem, I have to deal with failure. I do fail. There are moments after difficult talks where I question myself...  Read More