One of my favorite choruses in the 80s was "In my life be glorified." It was a prayer set to a tune that in my devotions I still sing. It's a prayer that God has answered by equipping us with talent, skill and abilities that we use to serve him with. The really cool thing…Read more In my life be glorified!
What do you love to do?
During our family devotions we discussed what each of us loved to do. We laughed and then we asked one another was anyone surprised by their brother, sister, Becky's or my answers. No surprises. What is surprising though is how many people can't really tell you anymore what they really love to do! (Of course…Read more What do you love to do?
What You Do Matters!
We were discussing my dream and the future. I guess he decided he didn’t like my enthusiasm for the ministry and my confidence in my church’s leadership. “You’re just a cog in the machine and one day you’re going to break and the powers that be will remove you and replace you,” said a bitter…Read more What You Do Matters!
The Holy Spirit and Repentance
My former District Superintendent answered my question on why so many failed to experience peace and joy, a life filled with love that Christ promised by saying, “Dennis, they live their lives compartmentalized.” Jesus invites us into His life, His kingdom through His sufferings and promises to fill us with His Spirit. Ah! The Spirit…Read more The Holy Spirit and Repentance
He is the Holy Spirit
Do you ever wonder why the Scripture refers to the Spirit of God as Holy Spirit? The Bible commonly refers to the Father or the Son but the Spirit is the Holy Spirit. Perhaps because He brings forth the fruits of holiness in our lives, works holiness through our being and makes us together a…Read more He is the Holy Spirit
Are you listening?
President Roosevelt was tired of the events and parties where people pretended to listen respectfully. One night he decided to try an experiment, to see if people really listened. As each person came up to shake his hand, he smiled and said, “I murdered my grandmother today.” The common response was, “How nice, please keep…Read more Are you listening?
Living from the Heart
“Christ has set us free to live a free life.” Galatians 5:1, Message My uncle once told me he rather drive a restored car than drive a brand new one. He had a couple of very nice vehicles in his garage. Once was a restored Ford pick-up and the other was a very fast restored…Read more Living from the Heart
Self Improvement
This weekend I visited a local bookstore's news and self help sections. I was intrigued by the titles of the books and articles. Some I wanted to read, some I've read and some I laughed at. My favorite are the Dummies books. Of course as the authors point out if you are humble enough to…Read more Self Improvement
May 21st worthy of Aesop’s Fables
The Second Coming of Christ is an appeal to walk with integrity and glistening purity. The passages encourage us make Jesus’ life a model for our own lives. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:3, NIV The Bible warns us against date setting. An unhealthy…Read more May 21st worthy of Aesop’s Fables
Is Jesus Coming May 21? Really?
The New Testament over and over encourages us with the promise of Jesus’ return. It is the encouraging news of the Return of the King. Remember the powerful way that Jesus announced the arrival of the Kingdom of God. His message was profoundly life changing demonstrated with love, mercy and signs and wonder. After His…Read more Is Jesus Coming May 21? Really?
Coram Deo 