a skunk … a lesson
5:15 AM Saturday morning, on my way to church to prepare for the Men’s Power Breakfast, many thoughts were racing through my head. Would the normal crowd of 300 men attend ? Would my set-up and technical crews be on time ? Would the 4 musicians be there for the sound check and and would the caterers have the food there according to schedule ? Suddenly on the road in front of me was an animal. A fat skunk wondering around back and forth across the center line. I slowed to a complete stop and gave him plenty of room. …
born identity:
No not the movie. Seems like people that attach themselves to certain churches or religions are “turned off” by the term “born again”. Bible and theological scholars may say this or that about the term born again … BUT I prefer to pay attention to what Jesus said on the topic. The most important topic in your life … by the way. “I tell you the truth, no one can see the Kingdom of GOD unless he is born again.” John 3:3 So there are really only two kinds of people in this world. Those who remain in sin with …
clean up needed in aisle 57
Although I am 57 years old … spiritually educated through several church pastors, accountability partners within my ministry, and professors at Moody Bible Institute … I often find myself in need for the continuous application of God’s truth in the way I live each day. As I shopped at Jewel-Osco yesterday morning I heard a voice over the load speaker that said … “clean up needed in aisle 6″. And while enjoying the sights and sounds of a football game at Soldier Field later that same day … I heard another voice … a Holy Spirit voice … and it …
Waking up inside
There’s a strange and kind of surprising thing that happens when you’re going through a really difficult life experience and trying desperately to hang on to God in the middle of it. You don’t notice it at first because you’re too busy chasing turn-around solutions, hoping that your circumstances will repent. But after a few weeks, or months of living with a life-plan that you didn’t write, a gradual awareness develops that you’re not exactly the same person you were a while ago. You’re changing. This is kind of where I’m at right now. From my vantage point, the big …
the strength to overcome
There are times when certain things in my life seem so difficult. Today is one of those times. I have tried to manipulate and orchestrate my own solutions. But I’ve failed. This morning I discovered God’s solution. He reminded me in His word that I can call on the power of His Son Jesus to rescue me. Rescue me from all of life’s trials … including the one I’m faced with today. I can overcome today’s challenge through Christ. “Who is it that overcomes the world ? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” 1 John …
through his gate and into his court
Today is Sunday. Time with GOD. Time spent with those who share your beliefs or with others who may be searching for God’s truth. I love it when “the body of Christ” gathers together to honor our Creator and Redeemer. Psalm 100: 4-5 “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” What did GOD teach you within “His gates” this morning ?
the last word battle
Famous last words. In years past many such words have been recorded and often quoted. Some are bold. Some are sad. Some are joyful. Some are humorous. I have been in a “word battle” with people who always have the cleaver ability to get in the last word. Leaving me without a response. The Bible teaches us that it wil be Jesus who has the final say in my life and in yours. He and He alone will have the last words when you and I stand before Him. There will be no argument or negotiation. He is the judge. …
a stabilizing force in a dark age
You and I are living in an insecure, angry, confused, sinful, and dark age. No matter where you go you can find a turbulent environment filled with deception. Every morning I read the news and discover something more terrible than the day before. > parents selling their daughters as sex slaves. > wars that intentionally kill civilians. > pornography infiltrating all walks of life. > video games that promote violence and lawlessness. > gay olympics that celebrate open defiance to God. Then I open my Bible and God’s word reminded me of my own “dark age” … littered with lies, …
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 …
Reaching for God or Man?
Are we reaching for Man or God. Last night me and the wife went to an revival service. Usually revival services are great a hyped up preacher gets you hyped about God and change etc…… but last night was different… It wasn’t about us, it wasn’t about the preacher it wasn’t about the Church… It was about connecting with God… and it got me to thinking many Mega Churches are out there… even small churches with the right sounds, right presentation… but what is the motive? Are they truely aiming to please God and draw people in or are they …
