One Word

But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!"Psalm 40:16 (NLT) In the decade God has blessed me with ministry I’ve probably preached around 300-400 sermons. As I look back on my list of titles, there wereContinue reading "One Word"

Grip Strength

“From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.”Isaiah 43:13 (NLT) There is a show that has been airing for several seasons on TV called American Ninja Warrior. The concept is that contestants must navigate a series of obstacles andContinue reading "Grip Strength"

Memory Loss

I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.Isaiah 43:25 (NLT) The other day, I was thinking back on an episode in my career as a businessman. From my office, I could hear one of my coworkers yelling at one of my employees. This was notContinue reading "Memory Loss"

The Lord of Peace

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NLT) In my former life as a business manager there were a lot of stresses in life. Customers needed to be met with, most of who wanted to gripeContinue reading "The Lord of Peace"

S-Curve

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) My wife and I enjoy going mountain biking occasionally – as the opportunity arises. We aren’t experts by any stretch of the imagination, but we have fun just the same. I remember the first timeContinue reading "S-Curve"

What’s In a Name?

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6 (NLT) Nicknames have been a mainstay of life for centuries. Nicknames generally indicate something about the personality or physical characteristicsContinue reading "What’s In a Name?"