I attended Walter’s funeral services yesterday. He had lived 68 years on this earth before he stepped over the threshold of eternity. As we went through the rituals of death and I watched the family deal with their grief, a… Continue reading

How do you make decisions — by accumulating facts or talking to others? Which do you prefer – a good book or a social gathering? Which do you tend to lean toward in your formation of faith- doctrine or testimony?… Continue reading

I am so very grateful to know that I am a work ‘in progress.’ I am not who I was, nor am I yet all that I will be! Over dinner with friends on Sunday evening we were laughing together… Continue reading

A billion, yes that’s right, a billion greeting cards will be exchanged today in America on this day of love- Valentine’s Day. Guys, we don’t come out looking very good in that exchange either. Greeting card companies estimate that about… Continue reading

“I feel so unworthy. Can I really be sure of Heaven?” The lady was near tears as she asked the question. Her previous religious tradition was rooted in good works and acts of penance. Though she has trusted Christ for… Continue reading

A subtle conceit creeps into our thinking when we start working with God to build His kingdom in this world- no matter what kind of service we perform. As soon as we feel even a little bit competent, we start… Continue reading

Sam (not his real name) is a man with a sin problem who wants to be free! I’ve met with Sam several times and realize that nothing short of the power of the Spirit and the Word can break the… Continue reading

Real faith is not cheap, nor is it simple, nor is it easy! The Bible says, Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1, ASV) Faith, according to Hebrews 11, is how… Continue reading

Recently I counseled with a Believer who is in a time of great uncertainties. Everything is changing, This person is trying to cope with issues of aging, growing children who resist the old family patterns, a marriage relationship that is… Continue reading

I just get a kick out of saying that word — hupomone (hoop·om·on·ay). Go ahead, say it again! Hupomone! I’ve taken leave of my senses, maybe writing in tongues (a new gift?) you think? Actually, I just got you to… Continue reading