This will actually be a series of posts on the names that were prophesied that Jesus would be called. The first one is “His Name Shall Be Called…’Wonderful Counselor.’” Everybody needs a life coach. At least that’s the popular notion of… Continue Reading
Storms and weather in general have always fascinated me. I could sit and watch lightning and the storms for hours. Other than the “devastation” that can come from them, there is something beautiful about a thunderstorm cloud, its lightning, thunder… Continue Reading
All month people on Facebook have been putting what they are thankful for each day. I think that’s a great idea. Unlike our Christmas lists, my thanksgiving list isn’t necessarily in order of importance! Just because one is further down the… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is next week. Here are a few things about Jesus you can be thankful for. Ephesians 5:20 tells us to give thanks for everything and it is important for us to thank God for all He has entrusted to… Continue Reading
A recent blog post by Frank Viola got me to thinking about drinking. Having grown up with an alcoholic father (thankfully God delivered my dad from this about 14 years before he passed away) I know the pain, hurt, dysfunction, and turmoil… Continue Reading
I love reading the Old Testament stories. Especially those that spark my spirit with a truth that I can apply to my life. The account of Judah being attacked by the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites in 2 Chronicles 20 is one of… Continue Reading
I hope you vote today (Tuesday, November 4, 2014). It’s great to live in America and it’s great to be able to vote in our system of government. It’s like no other place else on earth. But know this: there… Continue Reading
I was reading the account of Jehoshaphat as he and Judah faced a great battle. The first thing King Jehoshaphat did was to declare a fast and pray. There were four components of his prayer that caught my attention. 1. Recognize… Continue Reading
Now that I have your attention let me explain what I mean. “Random acts of kindness” are great, it’s just they seldom happen because we aren’t “intentional” in our randomness. Here’s a better idea…begin to practice “intentional acts of kindness.”… Continue Reading
Disclaimer: Just know up front, that no one was injured in the “unmanned” Antares Rocket explosion yesterday (October 28, 2014) or else this would be a completely different post. Also, I am not a “Rocket Scientist” so any claims made in… Continue Reading