Category: Spiritual Life

Do you ever notice that what we get frustrated and angry about says so much about us?  Do you notice that what doesn’t arouse our anger also says something as well?  Think about the story of Jonah. Jonah had so little regard for the people of Ninevah, a very pagan city.  Yet, he became angry… Continue reading What Really Concerns You?

When I was growing up, there was a popular television show called "I’ve Got a Secret." Guests would appear on the show (usually three) who each claimed to be a certain person with a particular career. For instance, each one of the three might claim to be a television producer from California. Only one person,… Continue reading Do You Have a Secret?

I was thinking about this last night (a Wednesday evening).   We ate a meal that volunteers had prepared.  I watched the young children run through the Community Center just having a great time before their Bible class began.    I saw person after person in conversation with one another.  Some of these conversations were attempts… Continue reading Street Level Faith

This is Election Day!  I am so glad.  Oh I know that it is important.  I know that there is a lot at stake in these local and national elections.  But I will be so glad to no longer hear these candidates’ commercials.  I mean commercials from both political parties.  Over and over these commercials… Continue reading Who Do You Listen To?

I am encouraged.  Our elders are doing something pretty bold right now.  A few weeks ago, they announced to the church that they and the ministers of the Crestview Church were going to spend the next five weeks praying together daily (Monday through Friday).  And–they announced that they were not going to have any meetings… Continue reading Pretty Random…

I’ve been thinking lately about the church and ways that we destroy one another. It has to delight Satan when he sees us spreading the spiritual cancer of discouragement throughout the body of Christ. Some of Satan’s most subtle but deadly work is reserved for the body of Christ. About 12 years ago, just before… Continue reading When the Wrong One is Delighted

Do you ever find yourself asking: Why have I made so many mistakes in my life? Why must I seem to always learn the hard way? Why has my life not turned out the way I envisioned? Why have I experienced so much disappointment and pain? Why do I sometimes feel so different from everyone… Continue reading What if You Could Have a Fresh Start?

I feel tired. It has been a long and hectic week. Volleyball games. Company with us for a few days. A very long meeting one day. Other not so long but nevertheless, tiring meetings on some other days. Meanwhile, a good friend who I have not talked with in sometime called yesterday. I don’t think… Continue reading Running on Empty

Do you ever think about the lasting impact of your life? I think about that–a lot. What will I leave behind? What will I leave behind in my wife, children, and friends that makes a difference? Sometimes it seems that nothing will last. Or at least that is what it feels like. There are days… Continue reading What Will Your Legacy be?

“I’m bored.” How many times have you heard that from your children? How many times have you said that? I know that I have said it far too many times. I think that when I do say it, it is because I am waiting for something to happen. It is almost like I am frustrated… Continue reading Refusing to Settle