You may be familiar with the phrase “good news” but what does it mean and why is it good? The angel encouraged the shepherds with these words, But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring… Continue Reading →
This past weekend I encountered a minor dilemma. Jeanne invited me to go shopping with our grandchildren (you need to understand I am not a shopper) or I could stay home (and I had several projects that I wanted to… Continue Reading →
Several people told me they appreciated the song that was played during our response time this past Sunday. Our worship team did a great job and the song brought encouragement to many. Music has a way of speaking to… Continue Reading →
“Although we grieve we do not grieve as those without hope. ” – the Apostle Paul The picture you see was taken in November 2014 as Matthew and I enjoyed a delicious meal at an Ethiopian restaurant in New York… Continue Reading →
As the Apostle Paul was addressing the Ephesian elders he reminded them of the words of Jesus in Acts 20:35, In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the… Continue Reading →
Greater Devotional is an excellent companion to Steven Furtick’s previous book Greater. This book contains a number of examples from the life of the prophet Elisha as well as other biblical passages for those who desire to move from good… Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a great day at Lifepark. Eighteen people from our three services were baptized! We have been preaching through Joshua and a couple from our church had a cross commissioned to be sculptured as a stone of remembrance based upon… Continue Reading →
I took an early morning run along the beach and had the joy of watching the sunrise. The faint pink glow gave rise to the red sun slowly inching across the horizon. I thought of the Psalmist’s declaration, The heavens are… Continue Reading →
A cursory glance of the headlines can cause despair: threats of terrorism, financial uncertainty, rumors of war, and the day to day struggles of everyday life. With the many challenges in this world we can lose perspective. Perhaps you feel… Continue Reading →
As Jesus entered Jerusalem His followers were shouting “Hosanna” as there were a sense of hope and anticipation in the crowd. Many in the crowd were looking forward to the establishment of an earthly kingdom but Jesus had an even… Continue Reading →
On March 12th 2012 on young lady conducting humanitarian service in a Middle Eastern country was kidnapped by extremists. This past week four evening classes joined my class for a concert of prayer as part of our World Christian Week… Continue Reading →
What happens when a group of twenty-something’s gather together to discover what God wants to do in their lives? God meets them in a powerful way! (The picture you see are notes recording fears the students have laid at the… Continue Reading →
How many people do you know can make that statement? Can you make that statement? One of my hobbies is studying leadership and one of the great leaders of the 20th century is Winston Churchill. Churchill said this, There comes… Continue Reading →
The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin is a compelling challenge to awaken the artist within you. If you have followed Seth Godin’s blog or have read his other books you will see some familiar themes refashioned in a systematic presentation…. Continue Reading →
I recently read How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough. A fascinating concept that Tough describes in this book is the research of Angela Duckworth on the topic of “Grit”. Grit may be… Continue Reading →
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