“In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:16 NLT) Recently I had the privilege and honor of being among the ones who spoke at my mentor’s Celebration of Life. While the message the Lord gave me came quickly, I struggled forContinue reading “When Satan Attacks”
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Are You a Guy or a Man?
“The disciples were amazed. ‘Who is this man?’ they asked. ‘Even the winds and waves obey Him!’” (Matthew 8:27 NLT) When you’re with a group of men you might see, hear, or smell any number of things, but if you asked why, the common response is: “It’s just a guy thing!” And that’s true evenContinue reading “Are You a Guy or a Man?”
What Do You Expect?
“Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” (Ephesians 5:2 NLT) As a pastor I was privileged to sit with people in the best times of their lives and their worst times. A parent’s worst nightmareContinue reading “What Do You Expect?”
Learning to Trust God
“And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, ‘Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!’” (Mark 10:24 KJV) Trust can be a very fickle companion. Why? Because it’s dependent upon the validity of at least twoContinue reading “Learning to Trust God”
Perfection
“But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 NLT) The only two people I’ve ever known who are perfect are Jesus and my wife. Jesus is God, so that explains why He’s perfect in every way. My wife is perfect to me because she was God’s choiceContinue reading “Perfection”
What Are You Cultivating?
“My experience shows that those who plant trouble and cultivate evil will harvest the same.” (Job 4:8 NLT) As I write today, I’m basking in the joy of corporate worship. My soul is refreshed as I ponder the privilege of being with my brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing in the singing of songs ofContinue reading “What Are You Cultivating?”
Praying Like We Expect an Answer!
“I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24 NLT) There are numbers of stories in the Bible that inspire and challenge me, but none more than when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in John 11. I’ve often wondered why HeContinue reading “Praying Like We Expect an Answer!”
A Few Hours with My Mentor
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you.’” (Matthew 8:4 NLT) Last week I was privileged to spend a few hours with my mentor and friend who recently turned 90 years old. His dementia is worsening, but while we were together, he seemedContinue reading “A Few Hours with My Mentor”
How Does Our Faith Grow?
“Turning to those who were following Him, He said, ‘I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!’” (Matthew 8:10b NLT) Hebrews 11 is filled with faith “heroes,” but Jesus says of a Roman Officer in the verse above that He’d not seen faith like what was exhibited in thisContinue reading “How Does Our Faith Grow?”
In What Is Your Faith Rooted?
“Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” (Matthew 13:8 NLT) A few weeks ago, my wife and I took inventory of our plants, seeking to determine which ones survived the blazing summer heat, and whichContinue reading “In What Is Your Faith Rooted?”
Walking With Jesus 