Attempting to navigate life while staring into the rear-view mirror will lead inevitably to a crash. We will miss today’s opportunities if we are desperate to re-capture the happiness of another time in life.  If we live in the past,… Continue reading

His Applause, all that matters King David finally was bringing the Ark of the Covenant home. It was an exciting day and the king was overcome with joy in the Lord. As the procession entered the city, he started to… Continue reading

Do you live in peace? Apart from love, there is nothing that enhances the quality of our lives like being at peace with the world. Simmering conflict, no matter where it’s happening, at home, at work, in our church, or… Continue reading

“Are you fearful of the future?” the man behind the counter at the auto repair shop asked me. He is and said so emphatically. He wonders about providing for his family in these uncertain times. His is concerned about his… Continue reading

“Pastor, is it right for me to  …?”  is a common question involving choices of entertainment, diet, and work.  Disciples who desire a close walk with the Lord will be concerned about living a pure life.  The Holy Spirit, who… Continue reading

William Hamilton died yesterday. You probably have not heard of him.  In 1966, he created a real furor by announcing the ‘death of God’ in an article published in Time magazine. He was, at that time, a teaching theology at… Continue reading

How do Christians make a difference in the lives of people without being drawn into the godlessness of the culture? Some Christians decide that the only way to live in a way that pleases God is to be separate from… Continue reading

A winding road leads to the top of Pike’s Peak, a summit towering 14,110 feet above sea level! My ‘climb’ involved a couple of hours driving and still I felt a sense of accomplishment! What must those who walk to… Continue reading

In the towns I visited in Ecuador, I often saw people crawling across rough stone pavement, up stone steps, and across the splintery wooden floor to kneel at the church’s altar.  Their knees were often bloodied by the exercise. Somehow… Continue reading

The Academy Awards recognizes the best in the world of film. It’s a big night in Hollywood, appropriately full of glitz and glamour. Winners gush, “I want to thank my director, my producer, my loving wife …” while losers force… Continue reading