“Now, It’s Up To You” … But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid … [Read more…]
“Not For Me” “That movie really spoke to me too. I’m not sure I was the intended audience, but it really resonated with me.” Garrett and I were recently speaking about the Pixar movie “Inside Out 2” and its depiction anxiety. For those of you not familiar with the “Inside Out” movies, they are Disney … [Read more…]
“There are No Duds in God’s Kingdom” “I think we got a dud.” This has been my standard line when people tell me how amazing it must be to have a Great Dane. When we researched this dog breed, we learned that they are “gentle giants”. Goofballs, yes, but kind and caring friends who like … [Read more…]
“Shoot Your Shot” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. “Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. Matthew 14:28-29 We spent last weekend in Austin, TX at an event referred to as “TV Camp for … [Read more…]
“Always Be Prepared” Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Utterly amazed, they asked, “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us … [Read more…]
“A Place to Dwell” Your heart, Jesus is so full of the desire to love me, so aflame with a fire to warm me. You so much want to give me a home, a sense of belonging, a place to dwell, a shelter where I feel protected and a refuge in which I feel safe. … [Read more…]
“PGA Junior League” I’m watching the PGA Championship golf tournament while I write this. The PGA Championship is one of the four annual “Majors” in professional golf. Now, I know most people find watching golf about as exciting as watching paint dry, so don’t worry, I’m not really writing about golf. While filling time during … [Read more…]
“Till It Hurts” Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 “Okay, so you’re going to … [Read more…]
“One Week Later” It’s been one week since Easter Sunday. One week since the church was full of people smiling, laughing, embracing and singing. One week since the pews overflowed and the balcony door was thrown open. One week since the “hallelujahs” and “amens” filled the air and we celebrated God’s victory over the grave. … [Read more…]
“Not Your Average Joe” Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things, being faithful and honest, yet the deck was just stacked against you? Have you ever felt like your stomach would never be right after all the ups and downs life has thrown at you? You’re not alone. Scripture is … [Read more…]