It is the Season called Advent, a time of preparation for Christ’s coming as our King. Yesterday I wrote about preparation. The question – does my life show honor for Him, preparedness for His coming – has stayed with me.… Continue reading

When a very important person (VIP) is coming to your town, there are preparations made. The streets are cleaned, bright banners are hung, and high school bands are tuned up so that that person is welcomed in a manner appropriate… Continue reading

Do you feel entitled, that is, having the feeling that something is your right, that it is owed to you? The entitlement mentality creeps up on us stealthily and becomes an ugly blot of darkness in us. When we don’t… Continue reading

When I was a very young preacher, I worked with a man for several months who was an encourager. Dave saw past the foolishness of immaturity and encouraged me to develop the ministry gifts God gave to me. There was… Continue reading

The Ten Commandments begin this way: “I am the Lord, your God, … worship no other gods; and do not make idols of any kind!” We think that means creating a new religion or carving a little figure and praying… Continue reading

OK, I’m going to state the obvious – bridges and walls are both necessary and both serve very different purposes. Walls divide. Bridges unite! In 1964, our family lived on Staten Island, NY. It was an exciting time for that… Continue reading

Sometimes I feel insecure! I find myself wondering, “What does he think of me?” or “Am I doing a good job?” In a situation where I am surrounded by people I do not know, I look for a corner in… Continue reading

Ever been told why you can’t accomplish the dream that God has put in your heart? I have! People with good intentions think they are keeping us from being hurt when they warn us about our liabilities, point out all… Continue reading

I wish that every Christian I know could view a segment from CBS TV’s 60 Minutes program that aired last Wednesday evening. (see http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/11/10/60minutes/main1036922.shtml) Bob Simon visited Pakistan and reported on 13 American paramedics who are working to help people… Continue reading

I’m a perfectionist… sometimes… in those things about which I really care. I was working on leaf clean-up in my yard with a friend on Saturday. As he was using the blower to get the leaves out of the shrubbery… Continue reading