One of the first Bible stories I remember was told to me by Kate Holloman.  We called her Sister Kate and boy we loved this wonderful woman.  With a flannel graph (this was long ago and far away) she told us how Jesus told Nicodemus you must be born again.  That's where it all begins…Read more Passionate Followers of Christ Stand on …

Last week the President, Vice President and Secretary of Education made news by publicly supporting homosexuals and transgender people to be legally married.  Many newspeople from CNN, Fox and NBC as well as newspaper and magazine journalists have said they were not surprised by the President’s support of the homosexual community to have legal marriages. …Read more Should Marriage be Redefined?

I’ve have always been very proud of my wife and her accomplishments.  Yesterday, I was deeply moved by the faith, dignity and beauty she demonstrated in her Mother’s Day Message, “Increased Potential.”  This afternoon a young woman from our congregation, told me, with her hand over her heart, “Becky’s message touched me deep in my…Read more Increased Potential

Recently I received a phone call from a friend after visiting with his family.  His brother, a professed existentialist, had said, "I'd like to talk with that man some more."  Soon he became ill and was hospitalized.  I visited with him several times and we just talked.  Either his sister or his girlfriend were always…Read more Will God forgive Me for Everything I’ve done?

"The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness." Romans 8:26a, NLT Aren't we all grateful for our strengths?  And aren't we all wishing that we didn't have to struggle with our weaknesses.  When I'm asked about overcoming a weakness, always remind people that we all have them. The first step to overcoming your weakness is…Read more How to Overcome Your Weaknesses (part one)

“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:4–5, NIV) “When…Read more Does the Bible Promise too Much About Healing?

We gathered around lunch that our Jewish friends had invited us to share.  They recited the Shema, "Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one.  And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your might.  And these words I command you…Read more Successful Youth Ministry (part three)

It's a feeling that every Dad understands.  Your baby is placed in your arms and you look at him/her and everything in you says I'm going to love you, protect you, provide for you and love your Mom with everything I've got.  Then it dawns on you, God has trusted you with this new life!…Read more Where Successful Youth Ministry Begins (Part Two)