Simple & Deep Faith

I have been a follower of Jesus since I was a kid. Back then, I was leaning into my parents and grand parents’ faith. When I was in college, I began to own my faith. I wanted to honor the Lord. That was over 40 years ago. My relationship with the Lord has been growing…

Read More

Instantly

I like things to be on time or early. I use our microwave oven to cook quickly. We purchased an “Insta-pot” a few years ago to add to our arsenal of quick cooking. Even though I cook with a microwave, it’s takes minutes or seconds to cook. When I think of the word “instantly” –…

Read More

Build My Life

I have the privilege of working with a great builder in my area. He is humble, smart, methodical, diligent, and honorable. He is also a Christ-follower. I’ve learned a lot about the building process since I started working with him and his family. In this post-pandemic economy, it’s tough to get building supplies at just…

Read More

Inspection

This word really means to look at something closely. I think the idea behind inspection is to look a bit beyond what you see to make sure you’re not missing anything. I schedule home inspections for our buyers because the buyer is usually looking to see if their furniture will fit. I want the inspector…

Read More

The Golden Rule

I’ve heard of the golden rule my whole life. I thought it was something that my parents made up to get me to behave. As I grew older, I realized that it’s an excellent idea and a good way to live. I did also learn that Jesus said it when He was teaching in His…

Read More

Serious Informal Prayer

Most prayer seems serious, but it doesn’t have to be. I think prayer should more informal than formal. In our humanness or our flesh, we have made prayer into something I don’t think it was ever intended to be. Prayer is most definitely NOT performance – it is informal conversation with the Creator of the…

Read More