Monthly Archives: August 2023

It’s not automatic. History has examples of God allowing us to take our own path, which always leads to self destruction. We get so twisted in our mind that the bad stuff seems good and the good stuff seems no … Continue reading →

A woman (Mary of Bethany?) anointed Jesus with the expensive stuff. This enrages the crowd who goes after her for such waste. Then… Jesus speaks up.Consider this as you go about your day, seeing it as an act of glorifying … Continue reading →

I felt a tinge of conviction as I read about God blessing Daniel and his friends with wisdom and insight. The same in Ephesians 1:17 and Luke 24:27. God always has a purpose for His blessing. Today is a good … Continue reading →

Congratulations – by the will of God, you’re alive today! That’s the first miracle. Another miracle? You have a God who wants to direct your path. So… check with the Lord, make a plan, do the plan, and keep checking … Continue reading →

It’s really a question of why we exist in the first place. Are we money-making machines designed for temporary success? If so, our planning will be arrogant and self-serving, ignoring the good that God has called us to.Do we make … Continue reading →

Mist. A mere handbreadth. Temporary. Tell us about those times where you suddenly realize how short life is below. “What is your life?” asks James. It’s good to remember that it won’t always be this way — so we’d better … Continue reading →

[RadCast] Adoption (Ephesians 1:3-6)Pardon me for a moment as I indulge my role as the father of five. God teaches me through each of my kids. Today I’m reeling in the blessing of adopting Carter and taking count of all … Continue reading →

It’s trendy to abandon the church because of hypocrisy. Seems like a bold, courageous move. Meanwhile our faith gets deconstructed and loneliness creeps in, but at least we’re not wit those judgmental *(#@(*$U^@%. Listen, I get it. But maybe you’ve … Continue reading →

Friends, Thursday August 3 2023 will be a big day in our little family. It’s the day that we make Carter’s adoption official. Carter is Shawn’s son. Shawn suddenly died just a few days before Christmas 2020. Needless to say, … Continue reading →

We tend to have a really good memory when it comes to how we messed up, but a really terrible memory when it comes to God’s mercy.We remember the wrong things. But God doesn’t.When it comes to our sin, God … Continue reading →