“Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?  To his own master he stands or falls.  And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.”  Romans 14:4 In my opinion, one of the most important texts found in the New Testament regarding the unity of believers is found toward the end of [...]

“But the fruit of the Spirit is…patience.” Galatians 5:22 7:15am: “Oh yea! Mom, I need you to pack me a lunch today.” Patience. 7:59am: “Of course the slowest driver in town had to be in front of me when I was running late for work.” Patience. 9:30am: “The copier jammed on me and I got [...]

“And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered” Matthew 10:30 Every year the earth goes through an incredible cycle, one that I admittedly know very little about, but by observation am continually amazed. The dormancy and peace of wintertime, to the birth and freshness of springtime, to the flourishing and fun of [...]

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”  (Proverbs 27:17) It is important to consider how you choose your friends, especially your closest friends. Your friends influence you a lot, maybe more than you can tell. Based on the proverb above I’d say people have known about the influence of friends for quite some [...]

Dear David, I’m so sorry for the loss of your newborn son. I can only imagine what pain you and your beautiful bride must be enduring right now. I have heard that you are being attended to well and that you are finally eating again. I must admit I am glad to hear of that [...]

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.  They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.  Proverbs 1:8-9 When my brothers and I were younger and talked about making new friends somewhere my dad used to chime in with: “Don’t forget, [...]

I’m actually in our backyard and in the family tent right now while I post this. I grabbed my iPhone before I left the house to stay current on weather conditions. I figure, if it rains I want to know ahead of time so I can grab my son and head in the house. (Well, [...]

 “…who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built.  In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good [...]

I am at camp this week.  There is something very special about being at camp…well, “church camp” anyway.  I’ve been going to camp since I was very young and have always soaked up whatever I could everytime I went.  It was the week I looked forward to all year, beginning the day after it ended!  [...]

This year America has finally awakened to the excitement of the sport of soccer.  As one who has played the sport since I was a small child, I couldn’t be more pleased with America’s new passion. During this year’s World Cup in South Africa, America as a whole has been introduced to some great current soccer players [...]

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 Recently, I was very blessed by the visit of my parents and my grandmother. It was a long trip for them from Delaware, [...]

“For you, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth.” Psalm 97:9 Lord reign in me, reign in your power; Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour. You are the Lord of all I am, So, won’t you reign in me again?   What does it mean for the Lord of heaven [...]

Revenge.  What a dirty word.  It is what people sometimes do when they get mad at someone, or find themselves frustrated in their present situation.  Although not always the case, revenge is normally an angry knee-jerk reaction, and not typically well thought out.  Peoples’ feelings become mere play toys for the recently wounded and revenge-filled [...]

“You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.”  (Jesus, Matthew 5:13) Have you ever wondered what would happen if you lost your saltiness?  What if you stopped [...]

I am concerned about marriage in America.  It’s sad when news hits the stands about famous Hollywood people who were recently married and are now getting divorced, especially when it’s their eighth marriage go-round!  But to be totally honest, I’ve come to expect that in Hollywood.  However, I didn’t expect to see it across the [...]