Michael Card's "Joseph's Song" is beautiful musical story of Joseph's love for the Son of God he was called to adopt. Each time it's played in our home I begin to sing. Like Joseph, Dads learn that you have to take fathering one step at a time. The angel's message to Joseph about Jesus' miraculous…Read more Christmas – One step at a time.
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J.C. Ryle Quotes for Young Men
1. Pride Young men, do not be too confident in your own judgment. Stop being so sure that you are so right and others wrong. Don't trust your own opinion when you find it contrary to that of older men, especially to that of your own parents. Age gives experience, and therefore deserves respect. 2.…Read more J.C. Ryle Quotes for Young Men
Stupendous Man
My favorite cartoon characters are Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin would imagine himself being Stupendous Man, defender of freedom and advocate of Liberty! However when bedtime came he imagined the monsters beneath his bed and Stupendous Man would be reduced to Jelly Man. When the lights go out it’s tempting to lose our trust in God. …Read more Stupendous Man
Three Prayers of Faith – Part One
“We live by believing and not by seeing.” 2 Corinthians 5:7, NLT “What do you want to know? What do you dream about? What arouses your curiosity? ” are questions I ask people who’ve been kind enough to ask me to mentor them. They are also the questions I ask people when I first get…Read more Three Prayers of Faith – Part One
Faith Acts in Love
I enjoy adventure and action. A vacation that includes something new like white water rafting, rappelling, snorkeling, skiing a black diamond or even a new dining experience with some exotic food! Becky and I have had quite a few adventures following Christ in our marriage and ministry. When I think about it, two things come…Read more Faith Acts in Love
Mustard Seed Faith
Each year at this time, my Dad would break up and fertilize a portion of ground, to plant his greens. He would sow, turnips, collards and my favorite mustard greens! I love them! They have a strong flavor with just a bite to let you know they are there. I was fascinated by the tiny…Read more Mustard Seed Faith
A Persecuted Church and the Ground Zero Mosque
I was speaking in a small church in a small town in rural Georgia a number of years ago. The pastor and his wife along with their beautiful family were an incredible example of God's holy love to the struggling congregation. He was and is an educated man. She was just as well-educated. They are…Read more A Persecuted Church and the Ground Zero Mosque
God doesn’t keep a list
"I don't keep a list of your sins." Isaiah 43:25b, Message Once a week I sit down and review my journal entries and reflect on the areas and disciplines of my life where I have fallen short. They are the things that I feel guilty about. I know that my attitude has been wrong, my…Read more God doesn’t keep a list
Prayer and God’s will
An Intensive Care Nurse put her arm around me this week and said, referring to one of our members miraculous recovery, "This has been God." I agreed. Last week a surgeon said, "I have bad news. I can't operate. It's worse than we thought. We will have to send her to ..." In a couple…Read more Prayer and God’s will
Friday Finale
I'm nodding off, but I wanted to do a brief note. One of the dear elderly ladies that I pastor was given four days to live. She was not ready to die. She and I read scripture together and her eyes shone with a light that wanted to live. We talked about her upcoming birthday. …Read more Friday Finale
Coram Deo 