A Sure Thing

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called–his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.Ephesians 1:18 (NLT) If I wasn’t a pastor, I think it would be a good career move to become a weather forecasterContinueContinue reading “A Sure Thing”

Wrong Way!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.Proverbs 3:5 (NLT) If you have ever driven around the downtown of any major city you know the headaches it can bring. In particular, those headaches can be brought on by the miracle of modern engineering called one-way streets. On aContinueContinue reading “Wrong Way!”

Storage Locker

My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. Proverbs 3:1-2 (NLT) Over the years, I’ve had many lockers. Whether it was Jr. High, high school, or athletics, I had a place toContinueContinue reading “Storage Locker”

Rules & Relationships

And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.Deuteronomy 6:5 (NLT) “Rules without relationship breads rebellion.” As a former high school chaplain, this is a phrase I’ve heard spoken many times over the years. Generally, I’ve heard it said about students in school who disagreeContinueContinue reading “Rules & Relationships”

You’re Scum!

A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.Proverbs 12:16 (NLT) When I began college, I was sure I wanted to be an attorney. It is a noble profession, after all! Well, some of them are noble… I quickly switched majors during my sophomore year to history, but kept my interest inContinueContinue reading “You’re Scum!”

That Doesn’t Apply to Me

Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.Psalm 119:18 (NLT) The word truth seems to be a relative term these days. In the era of fake news, opinionated-facts, and other countries producing misleading content for us, trying to discern the fake from the not fake can be difficult. Of course, generally lookingContinueContinue reading “That Doesn’t Apply to Me”