Jan
14
2018
Join me in a walk through this five star Psalm.
I wonder what was happening in King David's dramatic life when he wrote the 103rd Psalm.
From a theological perspective it is brilliant.
Psychologically, David provides wise counsel.
Literary critics find creative genius...
Dec
21
2017
Early this dark, snowy Monday morning, on my lap lay a richly covered brown leather Bible. It is my favorite one because it was given to me by a special friend.
Obviously, the Bible means different things to many people....
Dec
12
2017
YES, NO, OR THINK ABOUT IT!
Thomas Kelly, while a student at Haverford and Harvard in the early 1900s, made a yes decision. "I am going to make my life a miracle." Indeed, Professor Kelly realized his decision to be a miracle even...
Nov
22
2017
As iron sharpens iron so a friend sharpens a friend – Proverbs 27:17
One of the truly great men in my life, Steve Pence, stands in victory with the majestic Mount Blanc in the background. Recently Steve and his amazing wife...
Nov
08
2017
In the wee hours of this morning, it seemed crystal clear the challenge before me is to be strong & brave.
I expected Matthew 14 to have a teaching point for me on forgiveness.
Not so! Instead, the focus was on...
Nov
06
2017
"Superstar heroes don't love you enough to be with you in tough times.”
Today I lift up one of my most loved everyday heroes. These are the credentials that qualify this giant of a man for hero status:
Proven track...
Oct
20
2017
"The ability to imagine taking your eyes out of your head and looking at yourself with clear vision." – Fred Crowell
Psalms 8 and 139 inspire me! They move me to think back to my days working on a BS...
Oct
07
2017
To belong and to have something belong to you, is fundamental to fulfillment in life.
Loneliness is a horrible life experience. People go to great lengths to belong and to feel emotionally connected. We call this connection and intimacy.
Dogs and...
Oct
01
2017
In Romans chapter four, Apostle Paul rhetorically presents a dynamic question.
WHAT DID HE (Abraham), discover about being made right with God?
This question popped off the pages.
Last night Susie and I saw the movie about BEING MADE RIGHT.
In the late 50...
Sep
30
2017
Chapter 26, the converted tax collector, Levi, turned to the apostle
Mathew, takes us to the olive grove called Gethsame.
As I use His precious gift IMAGINATION I place myself with Matthew seated by a fire. All the Lord's men are...
