Arre You in Training? You Should Be!
ARE YOU IN TRAINING? YOU SHOULD BE! What comes to mind when you think of someone who is “in training”? We usually think of an athlete who is preparing for …
Spiritual Bucket List
MY SPIRITUAL BUCKET LIST It seems everyone has a bucket list today – something they want to experience before they ‘kick the bucket.’ I’ve already crossed off some of mine: …
God Promises Spiritual Growth
GOD PROMISES SPIRITUAL GROWTH I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership …
LIVING THE ABUNDANT LIFE
LIVING THE ABUNDANT LIFE We talk about it, sing about it and hear sermons about it, but do we really understand what living the abundant life means? Recently someone …
The Christian and the Current Election
Yesterday in church I preached about something I never preach about – politics and the upcoming election. Since I’m retiring in 2 months I can’t be fired for preaching about …
The Next Stage
(I wrote this in the fall of 2015) As summer transfers into fall and, before long, winter, I see the same going on in my own life. Winter isn’t here …
Changes
Since we are creatures of habit and familiarity, most people would rather not have a lot of changes in their lives. That is particularly true of me! However, changes are …
God Says I Am
A unique individual visited our church recently. Clearly he a depth to him that comes from experiencing much in life. He looked a bit beat up around the edges, but …