John 11:45-46 (NKJV) 45Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, … Continue reading Turns out you really do have a choice

Years ago while pastoring my first church I was working in a grocery store to earn enough to feed my … Continue reading A lesson learned in the Olives section

Evangelical (generally) – someone who is a defender and promoter of their cause and beliefs and who actively seeks to … Continue reading My recent run-in with an Apple Inc. evangelical

“If you can’t give it away, you don’t own it; it owns you.” _Doug Small, The Great Commission Devotional  Your … Continue reading Your need

“There is a difference between negative information and negative communication.” _Henry Cloud, The One-Life Solution: Reclaim Your Personal Life While … Continue reading How a pimple changed my life

A couple weekends ago I was in Sumter, SC due to a conference.    As you may know, Sumter is what … Continue reading A good-bye hug

Psalm 2:1 (NKJV) Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? Hush!  Be still, my soul.  … Continue reading A conversation with self…

While using an elevator over the weekend I noticed an advertisement promoting the motel’s restaurant.  It featured three words.  It read … Continue reading Thoughts from an elevator.

Remember this rule of life: You get what you tolerate. In most cases this will be ok. But if what you are … Continue reading The courage to say, “No”

The Proposition: God is sovereign. The Corollary: Therefore, everything that comes into our lives ultimately comes with God’s knowledge and … Continue reading Turn the cup up.