The ways of humanity can be disconcerting. Like many of you no doubt, I have been dismayed by the latest revelations concerning Planned Parenthood. Although our Heavenly Father does not consider any sin (falling short of His glory) worse than any other, I know that at times we do. We tend to categorize sins, rating […]

I really enjoy the music produced by the singer song writer Lauren Daigle. She sings a particular song that I find most compelling concerning the mysterious ways of God. The song is entitled “Trust in You” (youtube this). One line from the song says this, “When you don’t move the mountain, I’m needing you to […]

Picture yourself driving down that perfect road to some long awaited summer vacation destination that you just can’t wait to get to. Looks good doesn’t it? Now then…you round a corner and see THAT sign, “Flag Man Ahead…Expect Delays”. Ugh…just when you were so close! Or how about that checkout line at the grocery store […]

It is good to be back with you this morning. I was away last week with my family and “thought” I had sent this missive to Starla (Office Manager) to forward to you last Monday…but I neglected, evidently, to press send. My apologies. I guess the Lord knew that you needed a break from my […]

Last week we began considering some of the teaching from our All Church Family Camp on the wisdom of being “Duct-Taped” to 3 very specific Spiritual Growth Essentials. We looked at 2 Chronicles 16:9 which says, “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” This […]

We had a wonderful time at Family Camp this last weekend. At our Sunday morning service I shared from 2 Chronicles 16:9. “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” The topic of our conversation revolved around what Andy Stanley wrote about in […]

In Jeremiah 2:13 we read, “For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns, broken cisterns, that hold no water.” This profound verse speaks directly to this issue of contentment we were discussing last week. For us as believers, contentment should be governed by […]

I just returned from an annual trip to the Black Rock Desert in Northwest Nevada. My son and I have have made this trip the last five years with a number of other teens and fathers. This is a desolate area, typically hot, dry and windy. We go out to this specific location because it […]

We just began a study on Tuesday mornings on the book of 1 John. John explores the topic of Love 35 times in this short letter. The essence of the character of God is love and through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit other New Testament writers explore this aspect of His character. In Galatians […]

I found myself complaining about something inane yesterday. Unfortunately this sin rears its ugly head all too often in my life. I was reminded by the Holy Spirit of this passage from 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 19 which admonishes me to “rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; …. ” Prayer is the […]