The Holy Spirit empowers us to be effective witnesses. A witness is one who not only tells the truth, but also lives the truth. (Acts 1:8) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Act… Continue reading My Eyes are Dry
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Three Decades with God’s Gift
Kneeling on the floor or labor room bathroom, I cried out to God. Having never experienced the “Joy of Childbirth” as our birthing classes were called, I was terrified. Lynn’s water had broken about 19 hours ago, Pitocin had been administered shortly after to “help” things along so we had been in hard labor for… Continue reading Three Decades with God’s Gift
DQPO
“O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I… Continue reading DQPO
Selfish and Annoying
A couple of years ago I developed a mantra for my U14 boys soccer team that might be disturbing to many, but I believe that it resulted in two league championships. Yes, I encouraged my normally courteous and respectful young men to be selfish and annoying. Before you judge my rebellion against basic Christian morals… Continue reading Selfish and Annoying
Lost On Facebook
I have been exploring different forms of social media since my last blog. (I have several blog articles started, but have been distracted by a couple of ministry opportunities) Consumed by a daily post in for a closed Facebook group, “The Pursuit” I started to realize that my short posts are turning into articles more… Continue reading Lost On Facebook
Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
As I reflect on my last article, I realize a few things: My blog no longer has anything to do with it’s original intent (journaling my first marathon) and I really need to either start another blog or put some time into a revamping this one. That my running experience has brought out some of the initial… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)
Winter rolls into spring ushering in the hope of new life. Fresh green sprouts explode out of ground and branch, combining water and nutrients energy provided from above during the lengthening days, begin the annual process of replenishing the fruitfulness of the land. Surrounded by new life, an abundance of sunshine, and rivers flowing… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)
Why Are We “Acting the Goat”?
Disclaimer: This article has not been written with the intent to slander goats or offend goat lovers. The goat is a time honored metaphor used to indicate diverse attitudes of humans towards each other. Goats and sheep have attitudes that serve them well considering their physical attributes and place in nature. I apologize if comparing people to… Continue reading Why Are We “Acting the Goat”?
Good News – What It Is / What It Is Not
Over the last few days, people have been either reveling or reeling in light of the events of Tuesday night. Regardless of your political views, the widening divide among US citizens is alarming. A different outcome would not have changed the fact that we are a fractured people. That cannot be considered good news. There… Continue reading Good News – What It Is / What It Is Not
Out of the Baggage Compartment
We can all picture that child embarrassed by unwanted attention, “Don’t you have the most beautiful hair? … sweetest smile? … darling dimples … and worst of all the cutest chubby cheeks” As we get older and “mature” we come to understand that hiding behind our hands or behind our parents is just silly and… Continue reading Out of the Baggage Compartment