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 […]
22
Nov
SPECIAL PRAYER TIME
The days are getting shorter, and I’m not just referring to the amount of sunlight in each day. The number of days until we march to the new campus is […]
15
Nov
SHEEP, REALLY?
I don’t know about you, but most of the time I am not flattered when the Bible refers to us as “sheep.” Yes, I love the imagery of the LORD […]