Simple, Practical, Authentic Faith
Let's face it, we all have some un-evangelized places in our minds. I know I do. These are the places where negativity, doubt, and the subtle thoughts that lead to sin reside. How we deal with these thoughts is vitally important because whoever controls the mind, wins the spiritual battle. As Paul talks about spiritual … Continue reading Battle of the Mind
For years my mother has celebrated Lent, the season of prayer, fasting, and consecration leading up to Easter. Each year I watched her offer up to God things like sweets, fried foods, and sodas. She is always dedicated and believes her fasting truly brings her closer to God. This year, I'm celebrating Lent for the … Continue reading My First Lent
The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity. (Psalm 9:7, 8 NIV) Lord, Master, Savior, Redeemer, Ruler, Healer, Lover of My Soul, The Lamb, The Prince of Peace, Abba Father, The Creator, Comforter, Friend, are all ways we refer to … Continue reading The Righteous Judge
For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. (II Timothy 1:12 NKJV) Have you ever met someone famous? In 1994 I met John "Hot Rod" … Continue reading He’s Just Famous
“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens” : (Revelation 3:7 NKJV) Recently I had a great conversation with Rev. H. Frank … Continue reading Opened Doors
Later this month Melissa and I will celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary. We've spent almost half our lives together! We've shared so many memories, experiences, amd inside jokes I can't imagine life without her. I'm thankful God put us together. I wouldn't trade the benefits of emotional, physical, and intellectual intimacy we share for anything … Continue reading God’s Purpose in Marriage
Rule #1: The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.When it comes to our faith in God it's always good to start from the top. Before we get bogged down in all of the nuances of church life, traditions, or commands that honestly make authentic faith seem overwhelming, we should pause … Continue reading Two Commandments
Two Commandments 