The Bible says that there is no such thing as a secret act. A few years ago during a heated rivalry game between Georgia and the University of Florida one of the players got his helmet ripped off and his eye scratched. He waited for an opportunity to retaliate and later in the game, during […]
What Your Children Need Most From You
Years ago, when we first began to learn together at home (home-school) I was overcome with worry about whether or not we would be able to provide for our children the academic and training opportunities they would need. I was concerned about leaving something out. I love my children with a powerful love, but my […]
Defying and Deifying Men
January 29, 2014- Lately I have been grieved and disappointed to discover the failures and weaknesses of Christian leaders who have been a great blessing and help to me in the past. It can be confusing and painful. We live in a time of spiritual tumult when it is tempting to adopt a Christian celebrity […]
Half-Praying on a Snowy Day
It’s the day after Christmas. This is the time of year we begin to think about or goals and aspirations for the new year. I woke up early thinking about that. What shall I attempt and what shall I aspire to in the the new, short year of 2014? I have my own spiritual, physical, […]
Old AND New
I’m a pastor. In our church we have a great mix of new and old. I think that is the way it should be. We don’t want to live in the past, but we want to learn from it and build on it and respect it. I like to say that I want to pastor […]
How to Hear God’s Voice
This morning I awoke at an unusually early hour with things on my heart. I felt a tug on my heart to seek wisdom from the Lord for the things that burden me in the night. I got up and did what I have done for years when seeking wisdom from God. I read the […]