A guiding thought for me has always been, “Where do I want to go?”Before I read my Bible or go to my study to prepare a message, I ask the Lord, “Where do you want me to go?” I ask of the text from the Bible, “Where is this going?” When I read a book,…Read more Where Are You Going?
Run To Win
"Run to win." 1 Corinthians 9:24, Message The Bible encourages us to live life like an athlete running to win a race. In particular in this passage, Paul is referring to his efforts to build relationships with people. Paul was not content for success for sake of comfort, instead he had God's glory and our…Read more Run To Win
December 31, 2020 Reflections
Today I've spent reflecting on goals and reading my journal from this year. On December 31 a virus that you cannot see with the naked eye was not even a part of my thought life or prayer life. January 19, Coronavirus was still not a concern for us. However, that Sunday, I preached a message…Read more December 31, 2020 Reflections
A Gift for Christ at Christmas
Early this morning in Dearborn, Michigan my thoughts are about the last minute things I had to do before Christmas Eve. Cards? Calls? Gifts? What’s the most important things you can do at Christmas? Among them is attending or watching our Christmas Eve Services to celebrate the birth of our Savior, as we thank Him…Read more A Gift for Christ at Christmas
Joseph: A Righteous Man
Joseph's character, faith, and God's choice of him to be the husband of Mary and a father to His Son, Jesus captivates me. Meditating on the few verses in the Bible about Joseph, I have grown to deeply appreciate his story. Joseph was a man of honor. Matthew's gospel describes him as a "righteous man."…Read more Joseph: A Righteous Man
It’s Still the Season for Giving Thanks
Of course, I know it’s Advent. Monday through Friday Becky and I are sharing Daily Prayer Updates about the anticipation and hopes of Christ’s birth. Yet, the words of Mary are in my heart today. “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!” Luke 1:46-47 Joy expresses gratitude.…Read more It’s Still the Season for Giving Thanks
Thankful for Friends
Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. We have promised by the Lord that we will be friends.” 1 Samuel 20:42 (NCV) My heart is full of gratitude for the friends God has blessed me with through the years. Men and women with whom it’s a joy to be with. We may be just having…Read more Thankful for Friends
400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Compact
It was simple, brief, and powerful document that bound the Pilgrims to live together under the rule of law, by self government, submitted to God under the authority of the Crown. It was the document that inspired our Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution. It's also interesting that the Compact united the Separatists and…Read more 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Compact
14 Days of Thanksgiving
It's no secret that my favorite holiday of the year is Thanksgiving Day. It is a day uniquely associated in my thinking of what it means to be an American. We give thanks to God for his providence, provision, and protection for this past year. Not all Americans will give thanks to God but most…Read more 14 Days of Thanksgiving
Think Glorious Thoughts About God!
One of my great joys in world travel has been joining a local church for Sunday morning worship, or a prayer meeting during the week. As I sing and listen to my fellow Christians worship the Lord, I've learned to understand their words of loving worship expressed in spontaneous praise. A memory of this returned…Read more Think Glorious Thoughts About God!
Coram Deo 