The Love Of God

I grew up singing a song in church called “The Love of God” written by Frederick M. Lehman. I still remember some of the lyrics. The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond the highest star, And reaches to the lowest hell; The guilty pair, bowed…

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Sin & Shame

I am quite experienced at both of these topics. I could go for long time talking about my life-long struggle with sin. I learned very early how to be selfish and self-centered in my thinking. I could justify it and defend my behavior with the best. I also knew how to “fake it”. I could…

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Can’t Buy Love

I sometime feel badly for famous people who are wealthy. I suspect that they have a tough time discerning when someone is pursuing them for their wealth instead of their heart. I believe that there are lots of circumstances that can cloud or confuse love. People who are in powerful leadership positions have to be…

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A Tribute To Love

I’m not sure that there is a word in the English language misused and misunderstood more than love. I love my wife, my children, my friends and I love a good pecan pie! I think this is one of the most powerful words in our language, yet we use it a bit flippantly. In order…

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Overwhelmed By Grace

I remember hearing the word “grace” when I was a kid. I think it was something we said over our food. Later in my life I came face to face with my need for grace. I learned what it really was. For several years of my life, I thought I could be good enough to…

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Reverent Fear

I remember growing up straight scared of God. I felt like He would destroy me like squashing an ant. I was very afraid of hell. I had the fear of God instilled in me for sure. It was until my freshman year of college that I had a strong faith in God. Fear is a…

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