The last week has been like one of those dreams playing out where stuff is happening but you’re unable to move your body to react. One of my good friends is laying in a bed at a hospital that thinks he’s not worth wasting the blood and plasma on. They refused to do an organ […]
Last night my children and I went to an event our church sponsored at a local Rec Center. The Saints vs. Vikings game was on and I’m not a fan of either team. As we played in the gym, I could hear the emotions being shouted from the room next door. The cheering and laughter […]
Our faith is more than just thoughts in our head to feel good. It’s an unwavering internal conviction in our heart that overflows to our mouth in the form of public confession of who Jesus is and what He has done. In do so we, willingly, identify ourselves as His followers; come what may. An […]
Over 20 years ago now, a young man and woman were joined in matrimony. Their theme verse was 1 Corinthians 13:13. I suppose at the time that verse was picked be cause it’s a “good wedding verse” and it looked great on the church banners they made for the ceremony. In truth, we desired love […]
Does anyone else feel like there is a lack of wisdom these days? This can be seen in those around us as well as ourselves. On the other hand, there is an increase in arrogance and self reliance. The war against pride that takes place in our minds is one of the greatest battles […]
This weekend I was driving the 15-passenger family van home from Wisconsin, when my daughter questioned me about whether we were going to help this homeless person on the street. I scanned the street to determine her location and excitedly answered “Yes!” Quickly, I asked for two sandwiches we had made for the trip and […]
I love these words our Savior has instructed us; they remind us of the unmatched power our our Father in heaven. With God it’s not a matter of “if it’s possible” but that “all things are possible.” There have been times where life has brought me so low, I couldn’t even see up. My faith […]
As I studied our passage in Colossians 1:1-8, I was struck by the word INCREASING; the word “Auxano” in Greek. Jesus used this word in Mt 13:32 and Mark 4:8. It reminded me that God is interested in Growth…Not just Growth in numbers, Not growth of buildings. The growing in relationship and bearing of genuine […]
Fear has been said to be one of the greatest motivators. I’m not convinced that’s healthy motivation. We all fear at times and some are greater than others. Fears usually come from bad experiences and cause falsely placed dependencies. Perhaps you had an abusive father, brother or some other male in your life. This […]
The shepherds chose to trust in God’s provision and went to see the thing that was told to them (Luke 2:15). Trusting and obeying meant they got to get one of the first glances of their Lord and Savior. It also meant an increase in their faith and knowledge that God is who He […]