Grace… God Often Brings Answers Prayers for His Help by Bringing People for Us to Give Help To. 7 Apr 2016 the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive'" (Acts 20:35, NIV). I have not been posting much lately because I have been focusing my…
Love… Lessons from Columbo 13 Mar 2016 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you…
Going Deeper… Ahh Birthdays…. 19 Feb 2016 There is nothing quite like starting your birthday with an early appointment to get the latest neuro-psych results for your daughter. Needless to say we have a lot to think…
What I've Been Learning Retreat 12 Feb 2016 I have been learning that when things get messy, murky, or muddy one of the most helpful things to do is to stop. Does that sound counter-intuitive or counter-productive? Stopping…
What I've Been Learning Yup 22 Jan 2016 When you have no clear commitment to or understanding of truth, grace becomes little more than justification for preference. We end up mistaking the freedom we have in Christ for…
Quotes… Be an Encourager 21 Jan 2016 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NIV). One of the things you can never have too much…
What I've Been Learning Seasons 1 Jan 2016 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV). Only two things don't change: God and change.—Dr. Steve Brown Every pastor…
Sovereignty… What I’ve Been Learning about Romans 8:28. 21 Dec 2015 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). This is…