It’s been a precious few days. Over the last couple weeks I’ve had both of my children and their families under my roof and in my life. There was a time that this was a weekly and sometimes daily occurrence, but no more. The silver lining is that rarity makes things more valuable and precious. … Continue reading
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Living in the gap
“I got gaps, she’s got gaps, together we don’t got gaps.” _Rocky, speaking of his fiancé Adrian ___________ One of the great tasks of life is learning to live in the gap between promise and fulfillment. A lot can wrong in the gaps. Whether it is a gap in your security system, your memory, your … Continue reading
When things get personal.
Originally posted on Pastor Kemp's Blog:
John 21:17 (NKJV) He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love…
Playing Hot Potato with God
The moment you beginning worrying it means you’ve picked up something that God is supposed to be carrying. For example, when it comes time to pick up a feather you never worry if you will be able to heave up that heavy load, you know you can do that. But if you saw one of … Continue reading
When you want to know the details…
John 14:4 (NKJV) “And where I go you know, and the way you know.” When it comes to “knowing”, I have a tendency to want to know the details. I want to know how long it will take to get there, where are the best places to stop along the way, what can I … Continue reading
A Sledding Lesson in June
The world sees the leader as the “lead dog” (the one in front); but the truth of the matter is that the Christian leader is more like Dog sledding—you lead from the back. For the Christian leader, the emphasis must always be on hearing from the back, and taking care of the pack. Whatever your … Continue reading
The things we do for love…
There is a world of difference between doing something to get it done and doing something because you love someone. Doing something because it’s your duty – that is noble. Doing something because you love to do it – that is fun. Doing something because you love someone – that is what makes life worth … Continue reading
