I have come to appreciate the value of anticipation. Somehow the wait intensifies our expectation ... we linger longer, we dig in deeper and we embrace everything more intentionally. There were times in my life when Christmas was simply a…
Develop A Narrative That Keeps God Near ... And Fear Far From Us As passionate lovers of God, we are tasked with positioning ourselves near to Him and to progressively establish a place in Him, where we can abide. This…
In Threatening Times, Turn To The One ... Who Carries Us Through Every Conflict Our world is once again in the grip of something that is beyond the grasp of man. The projections are drastic and the present reality is…
Stewarding One's Heart Is A Critical, Continual Effort! I am so grateful to those who have intentionally and meticulously nurtured the wisdom of God into my life. Faithful people, who simply gave me what they had been given and invited…
When I first began to think about "anxious moments" the coronavirus was the furthest thing from my mind. However, I am sure that it is now on the "trouble list" for many of us. Let me tell you why! My…
The Spring season is almost here ... and that makes my heart happy! Honesty, I am a four-season guy ... but my favorite season of all is Spring. This year, the first day of Spring for the Northern Hemisphere is…
Fight The Good Fight Of Faith ... And The Foolishness Of Lesser Things Fades I think all of us have learned the value of disciplined living. I know that we are often encouraged that to change our lives we need…
The Promise Of Life Eternal & The Possibility Of Life Renewed...Take The Casual Living Option Off The Table Those who long to live making a difference are always on the search for inspiration and instruction that will lead to focused…
The Lingering Love Of God ... This Is What Matters Most In Difficult Times! Last Friday, suddenly and quite unexpectedly, my dad, or pop as I called him, quietly passed away. Just three weeks prior, Pop had received a brutal…
Taking A Righteous Stand And Holding Our Ground ... Both Are Required Of Us! We are living in a world that is increasingly divided ... on almost every front. We see that division on display ... in brutal power struggles…