I hope that you enjoyed a faith filled Thanksgiving holiday with your family! As usual around our home, the air was fragrant with the aroma of a baking turkey, cornbread dressing, sweet potatoes, vegetables and desserts! For me the best was laughter with my family, phone calls and of course football! My life is…Read more A Prayer I’ve made my own!
On Guard!
Learning to communicate has to be a primary interest of a good pastor, teacher or politician. I once heard John Maxwell define the difference between a speaker and a communicator like this. A speaker will give you information. A communicator wants you to understand it. It's been said that leaders are readers. I would add…Read more On Guard!
Civility begins with Humility
First a confession, I think the passion of a skilled debate is healthy to the political process. Further, I think it is necessary to a healthy government. Probing the arguments for weaknesses and flaws, watching a candidate's verbal and non-verbal responses in the give and take is all part of the democratic process. To do…Read more Civility begins with Humility
Pastors, Churches and the First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. (First Amendment to the Unites States Constitution, ratified December 15, 1791) When Senator…Read more Pastors, Churches and the First Amendment
Political Reading
My message at Woodland was A LETTER TO PASTORS AND POLITICIANS. Pastors are charged with a Biblical responsibility to address issues that are political. To refuse to do so is to not teach the whole will of God. Biblical wisdom addresses many issues that politicians have to make decisions on that affect each of us,…Read more Political Reading
Becoming a Positive Influence Upon Your Children
"You must influence them; do not let them influence you!" Jeremiah 15:9c, NLT Those were God's words to Jeremiah, regarding the potential influences of Babylon upon the captives living in Babylon. Our children live in a culture of competing influences for their faith and attention. As parents we have the joyous responsibility and ability to…Read more Becoming a Positive Influence Upon Your Children
Family Vision
Benjamin flew Friday home from for Fall break. It’s been fun having him back home. We’ve enjoyed laughing hearing about his experiences and just being together. He’s doing great and enjoying his leadership practicum. He’s shared some creative ideas from his experiences. It’s inspiring and rewarding to have these kind of conversations with your children.…Read more Family Vision
Three Things Worth Seeing by Charles Spurgeon
Excerpt from a Sermon Preached by Charles Spurgeon on a Thursday evening, 1887-03-24 The first is, ministers giving thanks. "Therefore, we never stop thanking God" Then we have the cause of it, which brings up a second beautiful sight, namely, hearers receiving the word. Paul speaks of them thus: "when you received his message from…Read more Three Things Worth Seeing by Charles Spurgeon
No Sale!
Tonight I went with my wife shopping to replace some appliances. It is the first time I’d been shopping since last Christmas. We had done our homework on the items we have to replace by using Consumers Reports and talking with others who are using the products we are considering. The sales personnel were friendly,…Read more No Sale!
Monday Musings
Some random thoughts from over the weekend. Planning Planning means action. Action is taking steps to achieve your dream. I’m thankful for a clear and defined dream for my family and ministry. We took some further steps this weekend to defining what that would mean for our stewardship this weekend. It was fun and inspiring…Read more Monday Musings
Coram Deo 