So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. ~ 1 Timothy 6:8 (NLT) I remember when I was a child at Christmas time. The time off from school, the mounds and mounds of candy, time with friends and family, lots of food, and, of course, the presents, all created a wonderfulContinue reading "I Have All That I Need"

I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim. ~ Ecclesiastes 8:17 (NLT) In August, I will have been married to my wife Michelle for 25 years. It’s hard to believe it has been that long! When IContinue reading "Yup, I’m Still Learning"

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. ~ John 10:10 (NLT) I had saved up to buy my first car since I was 12. It was a 1984 Honda CRX, a two-seater that got well over 50 miles per gallon. ItContinue reading "Stolen Peace"

So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. ~ Hebrews 2:1 (NLT) I think people would be surprised by how much a preacher sees in the audience when he is up front. Given that we usually preach from an elevated position, or at leastContinue reading "What is THE Truth?"

Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.” ~ John 8:31 (NLT) I didn’t particularly like history in grade school or high school. In fact, our history teacher in high school was also our shop teacher. He didn’t really like history either.Continue reading "History Isn’t Boring?"

And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins. ~ Hebrews 8:12 (NLT) Have you ever experienced memory problems in your life? Like, walking into a room to get something, and then forgetting what that things was? Or, maybe you blank on someone’s name, even though you’ve known them yourContinue reading "Never Again"