31
Jan
SEGREGATION
Sunday morning is one of the most segregated times in the United States. That statement is directed toward the family. The historical Sunday morning for a family going to church […]
24
Jan
PREQUEL
When I was an avid movie goer, sequels were the rage. Rocky had Rocky II, III, IV and V. Stars Wars had The Empire Strikes Back. Ghostbuster had a 2. […]
17
Jan
TITHING TRUTHS
There is so much confusion and debate focused on tithing. Allow me to clarify just a bit. A “biblical tithe” is the first 10% of a wage. The Bible declares […]
10
Jan
PELICANS & MONKEYS
My Mom instantly fell in love with pelicans when my parents moved to Gulf Shores, AL. I must admit I also enjoyed watching the birds as they glided above the […]
03
Jan
A “GENEROUS” THANKS
I write this column on a snowy single digit morning in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I spent some time reflecting on the past seven years, but more specifically the […]
27
Dec
JOURNEY
The end of one journey leads to another one. The wise men journeyed to Bethlehem, then went home a different way on a brand-new journey. The shepherds journeyed to the […]
20
Dec
PROSPERITY
The Bible is clear, God wants His children to prosper. He is good and gives good gifts to His children. Psalm 35:27 is just one passage that confirms it. In […]
13
Dec
JOY AND PENDULUM
Pendulums can be mesmerizing, calming and even soothing. The systematic and rhythmic motion can sometimes relax and refocus a person. The music student essentially uses a special type of pendulum […]
06
Dec
PEACE
In the December 5 message, we discovered that “peace” is so much more than détente, or a cessation of violence. The biblical world “shalom” is about wholeness, completeness, and a […]
29
Nov
GIFT VS GIVER
Gifts, while amazingly wonderful and fun to give and receive, can be dangerous. The better the gift, the more dangerous is the double-edged sword, in that they can bring great […]