This is not a post to debate 5 point Calvinism or Arminianism or anything in between the two.  I could probably argue both sides with relative success.  I’ve written papers for school arguing both sides, but only because it was assigned…..I find no real point in it.
The basis for this post is how you portray [...]

Those three words still send chills down my spine.
That question has been posed to me many times in the course of my life.  Mostly by girlfriends, but my wife has asked it a few times.  Most recently, yesterday.  She will surely be thrilled about my openness on this subject, but where lessons are learned, I [...]

You won’t find posts this long here often cuz I know your attention span can’t handle it…LOL.  My friend, Dave, asked me to though and I think we all might know someone who needs to read it.  Enjoy and spread the word.

Father John Powell
Father John Powell, a professor at Loyola University in Chicago, writes about [...]

“People go to their place of worship and sit down comfortably, and think they must be Christians, when all the time all that their religion consists in, is listening to an orator, having their ears tickled with music, and perhaps their eyes amused with graceful action and fashionable manners; the whole being no better than [...]

Luke 23:34–Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
They (or “them” as Jesus said) might not have known what they were doing.  They didn’t have YouVersion and Biblegateway; didn’t have a Barnes and Noble they could run down to pick [...]

Schedule an hour into your day, some day this week, watch and ACT.

Enough said.

Stick with your work.  Do not flinch because the lion roars; do not stop to stone the devil’s dogs; do not fool away your time chasing the devil’s rabbits.  Do your work.  Let liars lie let sectarians quarrel, let critics malign, let enemies accuse, let the devil do his worst; but see to it nothing [...]

It’s a safe bet that if it’s silent around this blog, it’s because I have nothing positive to say.
This past Sunday our guest speaker Michael Folsom, and again with Pastor Jan last night really hit this point home for me.
Michael had a lot of things that stuck with me, but one line kinda slapped me [...]

Tragedy and devastation are two words that only just begin to describe what the people of Haiti are experiencing right now.
This spot is usually reserved to get Compassion Children sponsored, but today Scot, Shawn, Andy, Adam, Andrea and I would like to focus your attention Compassion’s Christian Disaster Relief.
The title of this post “Think Small” [...]

First of all, Happy New Year everyone.  I’m sure lots happened in 2009, but it seemed to go by so quickly, only a few things come to mind.  July 22, 2009 was a big day this year .
As 2010 roles in, my initial thought was “what will I resolve to do this year?”  Maybe [...]

Listen, I don’t need to tell you how close we were to having a Chaya-less Christmas this year.  We are constantly reminded of how fast she healed, how her love for Jesus is amazing for a 4 year old and simply how matter of fact she is when talking about the whole ordeal.
Yeah, this year [...]

I had a conversation with one of the youth tonight.  I was troubled and I’m pretty sure sealed in the fact that I will NOT be a youth pastor.  I have nothing but respect for them and there is no doubt in my mind they have the toughest job in the church…..can’t do it.
It has [...]

Habits formed over 23 years will take longer than a day to overcome…..will probably take much, much longer.

There are lots of things involved in changing your lifestyle, but the first thing needs to be “desire”.  If you don’t “want” to, you won’t.

I’m not sure if money is the root of all evil, but if you’re [...]

I’ll be honest with ya…..I wasn’t doing very good while putting together the video below.  I just lost it.  I miss that lady like crazy.  Then, Ria, as she always does, put into perspective for me.  She came up to me, put her arms around me and said, “she’s ok now….she’s up there dancing to [...]

Tomorrow I will get up early and get started.  Start getting my kitchen set up, turkey seasoned, stuffed and in the oven.  The rest of the day will be a blur I’m sure.  We will eat, sit and then eat some more.  We’ll give thanks to those who serve our country, for those who are [...]