Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. ~ Proverbs 16:20 (NLT) Have you ever tried to assemble something that came with horrible instructions? Yeah. It is a royal pain. The layout doesn’t make sense and the screws they send with it never seem to fit any ofContinue reading "Instruction Giver"

O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. ~ Psalm 62:8 (NLT) Perhaps you and I have a shared memory. No, it’s not that we did it together. But we did the same thing at the same point in life. I remember itContinue reading "Fortress for the Weak"

This is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. ~ Micah 6:8 (NLT) I used to watch a TV show called The Office. For those who have never seen it, here’s a brief description. The Office was a sit-com which was shotContinue reading "Don’t Be an Idiot"

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” ~ Matthew 11:28 (NLT) I have been battling an unknown medical condition which has affected my gut for the past several months. I’ve moved on from my primary doctor and am now seeingContinue reading "Weariness"

Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. ~ Psalm 25:5 (NLT) Have you ever been in a store when a little kid threw a tantrum? It’s pure awesomeness! It all begins when a toddler knows for sureContinue reading "I Know My Truth"

Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. ~ Proverbs 18:13 (NLT) When I was working at the City of Salem (before I entered ministry), one of the things the library department hosted were author talks. These were generally pretty cool, and featured very well-known authors of some of the mostContinue reading "Close-Minded"