We regularly hear promises made that are never kept. “If elected, I will do this or that.” “We stand by our merchandise.” “I will help you do it.” “I am going to get my life in order.” “Till death do us part.” “I will pay you back.” “I am going to get my family back … Continue reading Yes-Yes-No-No
I Didn’t Expect That!
What do you do when you did not know what you would face? I did not know that I would crash my bike. I did not know that my father would have Alzheimer’s. I did not know that Covid was coming. I did not know that the economy would be like a rollercoaster. I have … Continue reading I Didn’t Expect That!
Independence Day Celebrated
Another Independence Day has come and gone (just barely). How did you celebrate? What did you do? What went through your mind? Fireworks, grills at full blast, red-white-&-blue decorations displayed – we know how to throw a party. But is that all there is? As a child, I enjoyed the 4th of July parades that … Continue reading Independence Day Celebrated
The Thankful Challenge
My salvation. My relationship with God. My wife. My children. My family. Ministering for God. You. I am thankful. I am grateful. I am overwhelmed at how good God is to me. What about you? For what and for whom are you thankful? We live in a world that seems to forget how important gratitude … Continue reading The Thankful Challenge
Let’s Get Real
I recently shared similar sentiments to my church family, but this is for ALL of us! At the beginning of a typical year, you might expect me to write about resolutions, goals, or something to inspire. But - as we all well know - we had a MOST unusual year in 2020. Perhaps it's time … Continue reading Let’s Get Real
It’s Not Over Yet?
Boy, oh, boy! The world of 2020 doesn’t look like we thought it would, does it? Rather than this being another one of those random blog posts bemoaning all of the bad we’ve faced… Let me ask you a question (or 3): What are you learning? What are you doing? How are you growing? You … Continue reading It’s Not Over Yet?
I Don’t Want a Fake Thanksgiving
You get to sleep in a little. There are great parades on TV this morning (and we even know some people in them). Some of the greatest football rivalries face off later. The sales begin in a few hours. Family is gathering. And the food - oh, the food! But is that really Thanksgiving? What … Continue reading I Don’t Want a Fake Thanksgiving
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 5)
First, for those who followed the previous entries - my apologies. This final post was supposed to be published months ago, but it was saved instead of published. Oops. Here is the post... While I was in Uganda, I had the blessing and opportunity to spend one day ministering in several mountain villages (like Arapi, … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 5)
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 4)
What can an American pastor do for pastors who are serving faithfully in conditions that most of us cannot begin to imagine? That was the question that plagued my heart in the weeks leading up to my trip to Uganda. What I didn't know (but should have) was that I probably got more out of … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 4)
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 3)
So far, I've shared about the time before my mission trip and my traveling adventures. Before going into what I experienced on site, I wanted to share what I saw on the way. I saw Uganda - and it pierced my heart. When we flew into Entebe, George and Geraldine Smith met us (they are … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 3)
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