A few weeks ago, I watched a Christian program that shared the story of a man named John who, after a series of drug convictions, found himself behind bars in a maximum-security prison. All his […]
Tag: Christian living
Get Ready and Pray!
I learned one of my favorite sayings in my early 20’s while defending a point of view when my friend and mentor said, “Opinions are like armpits, we all have them and they all stink!” […]
The Next Big Thing …
It was 5:45 A.M. Arizona time. I was just starting to stir before my alarm was scheduled to go off at 6:01. Right on cue, the music blasted through the clock and a woman reported […]
Full TILT – What Ifs
Last month I watched a church service from New Mexico that was streamed live from a local park as they celebrated July 4th. The service was inspirational, patriotic and offered an altar call at the […]
What are You Chasing?
We are all chasing something, what are you chasing? Some choose to chase after wisdom, courage and honor. Some chase after ministry or a sense of purpose, duty and service. These are all noble. There […]
WHEN Is “Enough is Enough?”
Do you ever wonder at what point the Lord decided enough is enough when he directed Noah to enter the ark with his family so he could begin the destruction of mankind? The LORD observed […]
Are YOU An “Everyone?”
The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the LORD God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the […]
An Easter Decision
For many people Easter Sunday is all about the pastel bunny rabbit and cute yellow baby chicks, the delicious chocolate treats and jelly beans in a basket, floral dresses and adorable children dressed up looking […]
The Rescuer
I recently read a fiction novel that could have been ripped from today’s headlines. In the story, a fire raged through a school cafeteria at lunchtime. Just prior to the fire, a volunteer mother on […]
“I Hate Death”
If you’ve ever lost a family pet, you understand. It’s awful. It began an ordinary Tuesday morning with me picking up my grandson at my daughter’s house. Their dog Hunter, a sweet year and a […]