Friend, there will come a moment when all you have professed to believe will be shaken to its foundations. As I talked with my Dad yesterday I realized anew just how important it is to know the Who, what, and… Continue reading

Last Friday morning, a phone call brought the news that Dad’s surgeon had found an additional mass in his abdomen that he could not remove due to its location around his main arteries. While conclusive tests are not yet done,… Continue reading

Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life. That declaration is not one of arrogance, superiority, or lack of self-awareness. Despite being a Believer for 40 years and a ‘professional Christian’ in my vocation as a Pastor, making that statement… Continue reading

I watched two hours of primary election returns last night, fascinated by this election’s twists and turns – particularly by the comeback of John McCain. This is not an endorsement of a candidate. Hang with me. Back in July, McCain’s… Continue reading

Americans are a competitive lot, always comparing! We create all kinds of lists of winners and losers: The 100 richest people, the worst-dressed, the best-dressed, who’s hot, who’s not. So, what’s the matter with that? All that comparing and measuring… Continue reading

Temptation is common to us all!Sometimes temptation arrives like a tornado: quick, violent, then gone.Sometimes it sidles up to us seductively, whispering invitations to illicit behaviors into our ear.Sometimes it comes at us like a tidal wave threatening to engulf… Continue reading

Occasionally I have an experience that refreshes my appreciation of my relationship with the Lord. In a conversation with a couple of guys who had no idea that I am a Christian or a pastor, I listened to them brag… Continue reading

America is now officially in the Presidential selection process. Iowans caucus tonight, followed by primaries across these United States in coming weeks. You know that, right? Unless you’re living without electricity, somewhere in a wilderness cabin, you cannot avoid seeing… Continue reading

On this second day of 2008, as I look out over a new year, I see much for which to be personally thankful. I am blessed man, with a loving family, a warm and safe home, more resources than I… Continue reading

A couple I know recently turned a 45 minute trip into a 3 hour journey! How? They missed just one turn and, because they were in an unfamiliar area, did not realize their mistake. If my friends had consulted a… Continue reading