Just because you do the loving and Godly thing doesn’t mean you are loving and Godly. Faith without works and works without faith both miss the mark.
Relationships
Yep I Said That!
As someone who speaks publicly I am very aware that I am always close to a slip up. I think I should start every sermon with the following disclaimer:
The words of the speaker do not necessarily reflect the original words planned by the speaker nor do they imply that the speaker is under the influence of a mind altering drug or that the water bottle he is drinking from contains any form of intoxicating beverage. (more…)
All Alone in a Room Full of People
How does this happen? How can anyone feel alone when there are so many people around? It would be easy to assume smartphones and social media are to blame. If it is not the advancements in technology causing this feeling of isolation then maybe it’s a socially awkward introverted personality that just can’t negotiate the difficulties of large gatherings. If it is not technology or personality traits that get in the way, maybe there is some kind of mental illness that creates the feeling of being alone even when surrounded by others. If it isn’t any of these reasons it could simply be the result of being a pastor. (more…)
Erode or Redefine
The power of water is terrifying, the results devastating to anyone or anything that gets in its way. Propelled by the wind or the gravitational pull of the moon or the earth, water moves with force as it is whipped up, pulled along or dropped from a cliff. Even the slow romantic water of a creek or the soft rain on a hot summer’s day slowly erodes what was and redefines what will be. (more…)
Things I Have Learned About Marriage
I do not consider myself an expert on marriage but through my many blunders I have discovered what I believe is the key to a long and survivable marriage – think before you speak! (more…)
Never Saw That Coming
A twist to the plot, an unexpected demand, a plan that doesn’t work, an action that produces an undesired result; I never saw that coming. Without these deviations from the expected course, books would be boring, work would be predictable, strategists would be out of a job and home video TV shows and internet video posts would be the last thing people watched. (more…)
