The Pentecostal/Charismatic wing of Christianity, of which I am part both by experience and doctrinal persuasion, is plagued by a major lack of discernment on the part of many who claim to be ‘Spirit-filled.’ The hunger for the ‘supernatural’ causes… Continue reading

Wind-driven rain blows in his face as he waits for a taxicab. A look of misery is written all over his face, then…. magically some blue gel insoles slide into his shoes and he relaxes, just as the taxicab arrives.… Continue reading

Hurricane Gustav is hours from the Louisiana coast and millions of people’s lives have changed course as a result of this storm. The city of New Orleans was evacuated, residents fleeing early fearing of another flood like Katrina. All of… Continue reading

“God has a wonderful plan for your life!” Bill Bright, the late founder of Campus Crusade and gifted evangelist, made that line famous. Comedians love to mock it. Believers sometimes doubt it. But, it is true. We were made for… Continue reading

When evaluating my life, the usual measure I use is performance; hours worked, numbers of people contacted, calls made. When the church’s statistics in giving and attendance are trending up I rest more easily that I have done well in… Continue reading

In worship, we sing a song written by Chris Tomlin that says, “All of You, is more than enough for all of me, for every thirst and every need; You satisfy me with Your love, and all I have in… Continue reading

I plan to replace the radiator in my Miata this week. Jerry, with a few tools in hand, can be a frightening idea. More than once my optimism has exceeded my expertise! A Miata owner’s website tells me that even… Continue reading

My heart is not inclined to sing this morning! Yesterday, a call came from a friend’s widow, telling me that Phil had died suddenly on Saturday evening from heart failure. He was my age, a father, a man who passionately… Continue reading

My Dad is critically ill, quite possibly very near the end of his life according to those medical personnel who care for him. Throughout Wednesday, he dozed, aware that I was with him, but only responsive to me part of… Continue reading

About 4 decades ago I became a Disciple of Jesus Christ; a decision that involves more, much more, than just being a Believer. Somewhere around age 16, I made a conscious choice in response to the invitation of the Spirit… Continue reading