Wow – I've missed you . . . sorry, I've been sidetracked for a few weeks while finishing a milestone in my life. So, I’m asking – what did you recognize yesterday that someday might be life changing? Maybe you don’t see it yet. I was there. Sometimes I still am. I went through the early part of life depending upon … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving (every) Day
The psalms are filled with praise and thanksgiving . . . and, also with despair. Psalm 118:1-29 is a prayer of thanksgiving for victory in David’s life. Much happened between the dash from the first to the twenty-ninth verse that aren’t situations for which we give thanks. It didn’t always look like victory. He didn’t … [Read more...]
Stone Free
First century people weren’t that different than any of us. They messed up. Except first century people were stoned if they messed up. What if that were true for us today? Think of the times we’re called to just be a nice guy and let it go. . . . but, what do we do when we can’t? What happens when we don't - because it's … [Read more...]
God Sightings
For the first time in years I missed VBS week at our church. My favorite part of this special week is asking the children, “Where did you see God today?” Their answers are displayed across tables, pinned to bulletin boards for Open House, later to become part of a proud parent’s fridge gallery. Jesus kneels down to smell the … [Read more...]