Jesus stepped down into the murky Jordan River. As he felt the current swirl around His legs, He moved toward His cousin. A prophet wearing a “stylish” camel-hair garment and feasting on the out of vogue diet of locust and honey, John the Baptist was the voice calling thousands to repent. They were to turn… Read More »
Old Testament 40 Day Walk (or OT Walk)
I am excited to share with you an idea I have been developing. I have shared with you before how the Old Testament is the foundation of the New Testament, but that many Christians don’t understand much of its content or significance. The Old Testament is history, but it sets the stage for us to… Read More »
Marriage Refresh
When was the last marital fight you were in? Can you remember what it was about? Perhaps it is clearly emblazoned in your mind because it was very recent. Perhaps it happens so often, it is a little foggy what the last one was about, but you know it was a doozy. Perhaps it has… Read More »
A Meaningful Rest
Great churches are built by tired people. You’ve heard that recently, right? (I shared that on Sunday.) There comes a point that we are tired, and we push through because we know we are called (by God, not by the preacher) to do something great. Isaiah 40:31 tells us, “But those who hope in the… Read More »
“Lukewarm Christians”
Craig Groeschel talks about how “Lukewarm Christian” is an oxymoron. An oxymoron is two words that are opposites blended together. Jumbo shrimp. Original copy. Government efficiency. Seriously funny. Microsoft Works. I recently came across a list I found intriguing. Craig lists ten “Lukewarm Christian Qualities.” 1. Lukewarm Christians crave being accepted by people over being… Read More »
Science and Faith
I love looking at the stars on a cold winter night out in the county where there are no extra lights and the atmosphere is clear. The sky is filled with twinkling diamonds. An occasional shooting star completes the perfect picture. In 128 BC, Hipparchus counted the stars and “discovered” there were a total of… Read More »
Tides of Life
As many of you know, my family has been gone for nearly two weeks. We travelled down to Florida for the Church of God Convention and took a few days of vacation while we were there. On our first day of vacation, we went to the beach at St. Petersburg. We played, enjoyed the ocean.… Read More »
Does God even care?
“Okay, God… are you really there? Do you even care?” I saw a complaint of God recently. In my own words it said: Okay, God, how long am I going to call for help and you ignore me? God, I talk to you about the things You have said You hate, yet You do nothing… Read More »
Crossing the Finish Line
Psalm 61:8 (NIV) – “Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day.” You know what it is like to cross the finish line. It may be from Field Day as a kid. It may be when you finished your taxes and dropped them in the mail. Perhaps… Read More »
Fitting the Pieces of the Puzzle
Do you like to do jigsaw puzzles? I remember hearing the story my father used to tell about a woman he had visited. She loved putting puzzles together. As he spoke with her, he watched her do an amazing thing. As they were talking and she found a piece that didn’t quite fit right, she… Read More »
