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May 1, 2023
As I sit here watching the sun come up this morning, I can help but marvel at the beauty God has made. How do I know he made it? Well, I have faith that he did. It’s the same faith that I have in Him that allows me to grow closer to Him. You see, developing a love for God is a little more challen...
opinionsApril 28, 2023
For those of you that know me well, you know I hold some pretty strong opinions about a lot of things and I am generally not afraid to share them...I think I got it honest. Anyhow, with the world seemingly losing its mind and common sense being laid to the wayside, I thought I’d talk about an are...
lightApril 27, 2023
What does “be a light” mean? Well, I’m guessing it means to be the light of Jesus in a world of darkness. And man, we sure seem to be living in that world right now...But I think I means bringing peace to our surroundings. By being a peacemaker. “How blessed you are when you make peace! For then...
balanceApril 26, 2023
So, I thought we could talk about about seeking balance in our lives and our relationships with God by showing compassion and serving others. What’s interesting though, is this has me circling way back to our discussion of the “Golden Rule” and how that affects our relationship with others and ou...
prideApril 25, 2023
I had a great conversation with one of my friends and we were discussing times when we feel like “we got this” and we believe in our own selves and stop relying on God. You see this is caused by or led by Pride, the first sin. Pride tells us that we can do what want and we are enamored with ourse...
fearApril 24, 2023
Don’t know about you, but the older I get the more I seem to fear change. The funny thing is, as I said Friday, it’s usually resting of some false nothing of what this change may be. I remember being a kid and being afraid of going somewhere or doing something and I always wanted my dad with me....
fearApril 21, 2023
What are you afraid of? For most of us, it’s usually something that isn’t really something we should be afraid of, but we have manifested it in our mind that we have created this fear from nothing. There is a great acronym I like regarding FEAR; False Evidence, Appearing, Real. You see most of ou...
compassionApril 20, 2023
“And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd...
waitingApril 19, 2023
You ever feel like your waiting for God’s plan for you? I sure do, but what if all this waiting isn’t really us waiting for God but rather Him waiting for us? What I am getting at is who is actually doing the waiting? We may think it’s us, but we could be wrong. Think about when Abraham asked God...
trialsApril 18, 2023
It’s pretty hard lately to “turn off” all the negativity in the world lately. Almost impossible. It’s as if no matter how good you think things are, the enemy is beating you back with news that’s it’s all falling apart...it’s tough enough dealing with our own lives let alone worry about the natio...
wordsApril 17, 2023
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”Ephesians 4:29 You can do more damage with your words than you can with any other part of your body or any other thing you have control over....
reconciliationApril 14, 2023
I had someone tell me years ago, “do you want to be happy or right?” Pretty good question I think, because we all want to be happy and we usually want to be right. Right? Think about the last argument you had, did you win? Did you prove you were right at the expense of the other person? You may h...
understandingApril 13, 2023
You ever look at someone else and think or say to yourself, “Oh my word, what are they thinking?”. How about “what an idiot!”But here’s the thing; no matter how stupid the actions, political views, etc. seem to us, it makes perfectly good sense to them. When we don’t take time to understand other...
listeningApril 12, 2023
So, I thought I’d spend a few days talking about some sage old advice from James that I am a master at not following...“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put aw...
gods-loveApril 11, 2023
Life can throw you curve balls, we all know that. Lately, I’ve had a steady diet of them too. But, you know what, I know they will eventually pass and today is a beautiful new day full of hope!So, as we move forward this week, take time to think about the unfailing love of God. Despite our sinful...
disappointmentApril 10, 2023
If you’ve ever competed in anything or spent much time trying to accomplish anything, then I’m sure you’re familiar with disappointment. I say this jokingly, because clearly we’ve all had disappointments in our lives. However, the disappointments we face can either keep us where we are or catapul...
surrenderApril 7, 2023
What are you trying to hang on to that Jesus wants you to let go of, and turn it over to him for safekeeping? I’ve had to give up some things in my life that I thought I never could, but ultimately brought me closer to Christ. “This earth is not my home, I’m just passing through.” How many times...
hypocrisyApril 6, 2023
You guys know I tend to write what is on my heart. It’s what helps me drive the content I send each morning. You ever stopped and though about why so many people often quit going to church these days? Not even attending church, just believing! I have, and the main reason I believe is that people...
gods-presenceApril 5, 2023
You ever get the feeling sometimes that when we sin, that God has left you? Like the feeling you had when you were a kid and you got in trouble with your parents and they punished you and during that moment you felt like they have left you? I have for sure. But the thing is, that feeling that our...
gods-sovereigntyApril 4, 2023
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”Proverbs 16:9 ESVMost of us do the best we can in the ways we've been taught. Family traditions, business training, and life experiences pretty much shape who we are and how we think. Regardless of our upbringing or professional...
wanderingApril 3, 2023
Ever noticed that those that seem to wander never seem to be settled? I guess what I am saying is that there are people we come across in our lives, could even be us, that never truly find peace and serenity in their lives because they keep looking for it. They keep trying to plot their own cours...
reputationMarch 31, 2023
See, y’all were just going to let me think yesterday was Friday and let me sign off for the weekend weren’t you? That’s what happens when vacation brain rolls into working brain. But anyway, I figured it out…How’s your reputation?“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is...
communityMarch 30, 2023
I hope everyone has had a great week. I know Valerie and I certainly enjoyed getting away for a little while. Sadly though, coming back to the reality that happened while we were away in Nashville got me reflecting on the direction the country seems to be going. While I try and avoid politics lik...
perseveranceMarch 29, 2023
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”James 1:12 As we’ve talked about staying true to our faith under hard times and how that will build perseverance, James tells us t...