“The love of Christ impels us.” (2Cor. 5:14) This is a beautiful passage. I’m inspired when I hear it. But let’s turn it around a bit and ask the question……am I impelled ? Am I driven, pressured, inspired by the love of Christ. Do my actions point to the fact that I’m impelled by the love … Continue reading “ Loved By Christ” →

 “Hoosiers” was a popular movie about a small Indiana school winning the State Basketball Championship in 1954. In one scene, there’s a fight in a tough playoff game and a key players is very upset. Coach Dale, played by Gene Hachman, looks at him intently and says “you…you stay in the game… stay in the game”. It’s … Continue reading “Stay In The Game” →

I’m fascinated by the concept of “perspective... the big picture”. Wisdom always requires perspective. Parents play a major role in helping their children with perspective. It’s amazing how the disappointments of a child or teenager can seem overwhelming to them, yet a parent can provide “perspective”…. reminding them that it’s not the end of the … Continue reading “World Grows Strangely Dim” →

Originally Posted June 30, 2020 Where would we be without intercession? Where would we be without others praying for us? The scriptures are filled with examples of intercession… we see Moses interceding for Israel, Ezekiel standing in the gap for them…. we see Jesus himself praying for Peter that his faith would not fail (Luke 22:32) and … Continue reading “Intercession—Standing in The Gap” →

Originally Posted June 29, 2020 I’ve often been struck by Jesus’s words from the Sermon on the where he speaks about the disaster that strikes those who ignore his words. "Every one then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock; and … Continue reading “Withstanding The Storm” →

Years ago my friends and I used to “float” down the Current River in Missouri. We would pack our canoes with food and beverage, wrap everything in plastic bags, tie them to the canoe so we wouldn’t lose everything in case we flipped, and head out. Lewis and Clark would have been jealous.  "Wow...Enjoy The … Continue reading “Enjoy The Rapids Of Life” →

I’m writing this BLOG on inauguration day. I have to say that I’m a bit “down” as I ponder what’s coming in the next years…. especially in the area of “right to life”, religious freedom, and support for basic moral law… there’s more, but those are my top concerns.  In light of all this, I … Continue reading “Keep Your Eyes On The Lord” →

I often focus on “doing my duty”. If I complete all the elements of my prayer than I’m good…I’ve done my duty… God must be pleased… now I can get on with the rest of my day. And if I later find myself unsettled or even “out of peace”, I think, “Gee, I had my … Continue reading “Without God, We Are Too Poor To Help The Poor” →

It seems we’re always in a hurry. New products are successful because they’re faster. The new 5G cell phones are going to provide higher download speeds. Wow, that means that I can get quicker access to information. Now whether or not I need this information is another question, but at least I can get it … Continue reading “ No Instant Answers To Prayer” →

I recall driving home from Kentucky to New Jersey ( some 35 years ago) after celebrating Judy’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. While it had been a wonderful trip, we were all pretty shot…… a long drive with a lot of kids in the van… a lot of noise, and if you can believe it, some complaining … Continue reading “Encouraging Angel” →