Where is God calling me? I have gotten very clear and poignant messages on direction from God for a good part of my life. I haven’t always listened. But what is surprising to me is the lack of direction He is providing currently in my life. I still get God Nod’s or Nudges and confirmationsContinue reading “No Waste in the Wait”
Category Archives: Traits of Faith
Yes, I Will
This morning, in my quiet time, I started off feeling like a disappointment to God. I am pretty consistently in the word. And I listen to more sermons per week than I ever thought was humanly possible, via podcasts, church re-plays, and live in-person preaching. A constant theme in most of these messages is howContinue reading “Yes, I Will”
Politics Schmolitics
For those of you that know me personally, you know that I have no desire to debate politics with you, unless of course you are my oldest son. If you are my oldest son, I will debate politics with you – because we have very similar beliefs but my number one job as your fatherContinue reading “Politics Schmolitics”
Never Enough
How many times have you said, “If I could just make more money” or “If I could just get that new [whatever]” – then – then I will be happy? I have said this my entire life. And it has driven me to accomplish quite a bit. I would even say it has consumed meContinue reading “Never Enough”
2020 Vision
2020 Vision. Remember that? This time last year we were ramping up to have the best year of our lives. Churches and organizations were adopting 2020 as the year of vision- forward thinking- progressive vision. And then it happened, a series of events that changed our lives or at least the way we live them.Continue reading “2020 Vision”
Peace Comes From Trust
So many times we expect that once we accepted Christ as our savior, life will get easy. We have this unrealistic expectation that walking with Christ will be an easy and smooth path. That our trials and tribulations died on the cross with Him. This is not the Promise. In fact – the Bible warnsContinue reading “Peace Comes From Trust”
The Other Side
To me, one of the most confusing aspects of our world, especially our country, and even in our Church, is the divisive and combative nature of our interactions. It is almost as if we are not allowed to disagree, at least not without despising each other. Sure we all have our opinions. Yes, we allContinue reading “The Other Side”
My Desk
My desk wasn’t always a desk. The main component, the desk top itself, is much older than me. It is an interesting collection of hand-cut hardwood planks held together by hand-forged metal banding. It was never intended to be a desk. In fact, it was created for a very different purpose. It was originally createdContinue reading “My Desk”
From Why Not? to YES!
One year ago today, I walked into the ocean with my wife and two sons. I stood there as I watched both of my boys be submerged in the waves and smiled uncontrollably as they were brought out of the water with new life. Then they turned to my wife and I and, just asContinue reading “From Why Not? to YES!”
Everyone Gets a Trophy
Every generation thinks the one before lost touch and didn’t understand the plights our generation faces. And the next generation is soft and has it easier than we do. Neither thought is completely accurate. Many things are easier for each generation, but many things are harder or more complicated. One is not better than theContinue reading “Everyone Gets a Trophy”
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