went fishing and caught a Rabbi
On my last day of vacation I decided to go off by myself to the fish the Fox River for a few hours. My plan was simple … to enjoy the solitude of just me and the river and to pray that I would not encounter people. It worked until I was walking the path back to my truck. Suddenly from out of the woods stepped a woman. Looking somewhat confused she asked me for directions back to where she lived. After answering her question, she asked if she could walk with me since we were both headed in the …
I was afraid that might happen
When the car breaks down at just the worst time. When vacation money had to be spent on house repairs. When your spouse disappoints you with unfaithfullness. When your boss is demanding and unfair. When gasoline and taxes increase, but not your salary. When your children’s behavior disappoints you. When the report from the doctor is bad news. When your best friend has talked behind your back. In the middle of all that life has to dish out … there is one who can calm your fears and doubts. “When I am afraid I put my trust in GOD, whose …
He'll Take Your Breath Away
“Take a good look at God’s wonders – they’ll take your breath away.” –Psalm 66:5, The Message “My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there’s nothing my God cannot do. My God is so big so strong and so mighty, there’s nothing my God cannot do. “The mountains are His, the valleys are His, the stars are His handiwork too. “My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there’s nothing my God cannot do.” So, I woke up this morning and took little Summer downstairs with me so that Nicol could get some sleep…and this …
samo-samo
I am writing this from the Marriot Hotel in downtown Nashville. It is Sunday morning and Linda and I are getting ready to visit the Belmont Church. I read an email recently about a man that was telling a woman that he doesn’t go to church any more because it’s the same old stuff every week. I’m sure this man would not consider ending his daily relationship with food … after-all we need to nourish and strengthen our bodies. Yet, many people ignore their need for spiritual nourishment and strength. Peter wrote about this issue in the New Testament. Here …
Happy Fathers Day
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I wanna be like dad
At the Las Vegas FCA Breakfast last Sunday before the Arena Bowl Championship game Kurt Warner told this story about one of his sons, Kade, who was 5 years old at the time. It seems Kade was telling his mother (Kurt’s wife Brenda) how much he really wanted to be just like his dad when he grew up. Brenda began to tell Kade how great it was for him to want to be a football player just like his dad … but God may have other plans about what kind of job he has. Kade responded with … “Oh I …
Don't Get Tripped Up
Ever wonder why good things happen to bad people? I have. Ever question God as to why evil people get away with their stuff? I have. Ever been angry or bitter because of it? I have. Ever ask yourself, “What’s the point of being faithful and doing the right thing?” I have. Ever wear yourself out trying to understand these things? I have. So I went to God’s Word… “Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. In an instant they are destroyed, swept away by terrors. Their present life is …
Birley's bunch
Birley is a 59 year old man who works at a homeless shelter in the Chicagoland. He also conducts Bible studies twice a day 5 days a week. Once a month myself and 6 other men serve at the shelter. Begininng at 6:30 AM we serve breakfast and just hang around and talk to those that come in off the streets. I have met men and women who truly know what it means to suffer. No matter how bad your life is … image having no place to sleep. You look for an unlocked car or a big cardboard box …
expect delays
While driving here in the Chicaoland area you will often see this sign: “Construction Ahead … Expect Delays” I read about a man who was arrested for disturbing the peace. This man committed no acts of violence … he merely publicly spoke from his heart about what it truly means to know and have an eternal relationship with God. Without just cause the Governor put this man in prison for TWO years. Each time he was brought before the Governor the jailed man would present his Christian testimony. During these unjustified delays the accused did nothing … he never lost …
God's Headed to Sin City
First of all, I want to say CONRATULATIONS to Mike Hurn and the Chicago Rush for making it to the Arena Bowl for the first time! Way to go Mike, and way to go Rush!!! Next, I would like to wish Mike and the team the best of luck in the game on June 11th, as well as for safe travel. Most importantly, I wanted to warn all of those who live or will be in Sin City this weekend, because the GOD TRAIN IS A COMING THROUGH! Watch out everyone, the most powerful and potent offense in the world …
