Life is about many things, but right up toward the top is the relational aspect of life. Take a moment and reflect on the people who have been a part of your story. Naturally, your family is a significant factor, as are teachers, pastors, good friends, and many more. Throughout my life, there have been a host of people who entered into my life. Some of these people have been…
Read MoreWait for it!
Today in my reading, I was captured by the words of Paul found in Galatians 5:5: “For through the Spirit, we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.” The life of faith is lived in and through the Spirit of God. Paul reminds us that we are eagerly awaiting for something. Not just waiting but excitedly and expectantly awaiting. Waiting is something we all must do, and…
Read MoreMoving Forward
These are interesting days we are living. A few weeks ago, we would never have guessed where we are today. Life can and will take a few twists and turns and a detour periodically thrown in for good measure. There is only one way for you to go, and that is forward! You may be tempted to run and hide, but ahead is the correct course and the only way to move through any…
Read MoreDon’t miss the important—sometimes in comes disguised as ordinary!
At times it easy to miss the important because it comes disguised as the ordinary. There are conversations with children that become the spark for discovery and change. There were many times when after preaching a sermon, I thought “Oh that was awful.” I would even ask God to help me to do better next time, yet someone would tell me that God used something said in the…
Read MoreThe Impact of our Words
At times it is easy to miss the important because it comes disguised as the ordinary. There are seemingly benign conversations with children that become the spark for discovery and change. There were many times when after preaching a sermon, I thought “Oh that was awful.” I would even ask God to help me to do better the next time, yet someone would tell me that God used something…
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