Starting a new job is exciting! You get a blank slate, new friends, challenges that hopefully fit your experience, among many other perks that come with the new digs. The time of year is high time for people taking new jobs so I thought of a few things that will hopefully be of some use... Continue Reading →
Abe Lincoln knew a lot about a lot of things, but something he knew exceptionally well was how to influence people. This post touches on two things that Lincoln did that put him in the hall of fame of leaders and they are simple enough that anyone who's willing to pay attention can do. The... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a spiritually supercharged day for me. I had been praying for a crucial conversation needing to be had for a couple of weeks and it went very well. Because of all the prep that went into it, I believe I experienced a deeper communion with God as a result. I had two other... Continue Reading →
In 2010, my family and I were in north central Ohio where I was pastoring a small church. We didn't have a copy machine so I was going to Office Depot weekly to have the bulletins printed for our Sunday services. I was in the van with my daughter, who at that time was around... Continue Reading →
Pretty straight forward... "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples" (John 15:7-8). I get this image of producing spiritual fruit and then... Continue Reading →
Sleeping = 229k Eating = 32k Driving = 50k The rest = looking for the loofa rope.
The 7 responses to the Pharisees from the blind man form an interesting pattern. Pardon my adaptations. Pharisees: "What happened to you..." "Some dude called Jesus spit in the dirt, rubbed it on my eyes, and said to go to the pool of Siloam and wash my face. I did that and now I can... Continue Reading →
They said to the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world." John 4:42 Being faithful to share with others, our own story of transformation, opens the door for them to receive... Continue Reading →
The older I get, the younger this guy looks.
What a prayer for the day is Psalm 103! **Excuse my paraphrase** Bless the Lord my sleepy soul! Get up and with all that is within me BLESS his holy name! Bless the Lord my forgetful soul, and remember ALL his benefits, richly forgiving sin, sins, and flagrant iniquity! He healed you of all your... Continue Reading →
We've all had those conversations that run dry. Whether it's a lack of chemistry, running out of things you share in common, or your on a long road trip and for some word reason you don't have a phone or earbuds to save you... Whatever the reason, sometimes it's okay to just walk away but... Continue Reading →
Works did afford salvation. Not our works - Just Jesus' works. BUT, our works matter; not only for growth in Christ, but for a slew of other reasons. See paraphrase below: Virtue + knowledge + self-control + steadfastness, + godliness + brotherly affection + love = "confirmation of your calling", "entrance into Jesus' kingdom", "hope... Continue Reading →
The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. Psalms 25:14 Says John MacArthur, "The "secret" could also be translated as "counsel" or intimate personal communion (Job 29:4, Ps. 55:14, Prov 3:22)." This counsel is made available only to those who fear God. David sees his... Continue Reading →
