We have a part to play in our sanctification and God has His, but I can’t play my part without God playing His. I want to be more like Jesus with almost every fiber of my being. (The other part … Continue reading →

I was having writer’s block, so I went for a drive. As I was in the left turn lane waiting for the green arrow, I heard an ambulance siren. I finally saw it to my left when the green arrow … Continue reading →

Discouragement. We all face it. And, if we’re honest with ourselves, we sometimes let it get the best of us. Paul gives the Corinthians a great discouragement fighter: remember how far you’ve come in Christ! Paul lists a number of … Continue reading →

We live in a broken world where broken people make broken-like choices. Those choices will affect you and me, sometimes on a daily basis. You can’t control what others do to you, only what you do to others. How does … Continue reading →

A week ago I got our apple and pear trees ready to head into their fruit bearing season. The next day I showed the love of Jesus at a citywide event, which was followed by an afternoon of swimming and … Continue reading →