I must confess that I haven’t used a map in quite a while. (I finally figured out how to fold it back like it was!) The map is designed to show me where streets are located and intersect with one another as well as showing other features of an area of land. I use a…
There are people who are mean, rude and self-righteous. They can tell you exactly what you are doing wrong in God’s eyes and they don’t mind telling you at all. They are full of themselves but cloaking their arrogance under “spiritual clothing”. I believe God detests this sort of behavior. We are all sinners in…
I used to love the Price is Right and when they hid big prizes behind door #1 and door #2. The anticipation of the big reveal was pretty cool. I also love it when BIG things are revealed in small packages. The response is surprise and wow for sure. Paul starts out his letter to…
When I think of the heart, I can’t help but think of the muscle that pushes blood throughout my body. The heart also refers to the emotional center of a person, especially love and compassion. When a person is referred to as “hard-hearted”, it usually means that they lack compassion and love for their friends,…
I have been in the middle of storms several times in my life. I remember as a young kid in 1973 standing in our yard looking up through the valley several miles away and seeing a tornado as it would break apart and dip down to the ground as it cut a destructive path through…
I was not the perfect child as some people might think. I gave my parents trouble every now and then. I was not super rebellious, but I certainly tested the boundaries. I remember being punished for my disobedience. I learned from my parents to respect authority and to live within the boundaries that are set…
Our courts are to be about justice and truth. Sometimes it appears to me that our court system is a joke. When criminals are freed because of technicality instead of truth, it seems a bit absurd to me. The evidence can be absolutely airtight and if it was collected wrongly, it gets thrown out. Then…
I have had the privilege to speak to a fairly large audience. I get a little nervous prior to speaking, but then I usually relax and go forward with the content of the message I came to present. I still remember my first ever speech in front of a bunch of students at High School. …
This is defined as “a strong urge toward a particular way of life or career”. I believe that God calls on me all the time. I believe that God called me into local ministry many years ago. I also believe He is still leading/calling me today to be His kid and His mouthpiece to others. …
I have seen people with the best of intentions do something really stupid and wrong. They were sincere about their actions – but they were sincerely wrong in what they did. I have represented that sort of behavior before. I’ve been legalistic, arrogant & proud – and complete sincere about serving the Lord. The problem…