"Busyness makes us stop caring about the things we care about." - Mark Buchanan

John 3:16is an inexhaustible Bible text! The Bible teaches, “For God so loved the world,that He gave His One and Only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” All highways of divine truth meet at this cross road. One theologian has declared that this verse is shallow enough for … Continue reading CROSS Roads of Eternity

There are two subjects that people do not want preachers to address … sin and money. However, sin is our greatest problem and the very reason Jesus came to die on the cross. And money reflects our priorities. Jesus actually addressed the subject of money more than the subjects of heaven and hell. It was … Continue reading Kingdom Generosity

Reading is a drudgery for most people. We live in a visual culture where information is gained at the click of a button. With the advent of DVR’s, On Demand Cable and Web Streaming, there is no reason to have to wait through commercials to get to the end of the story or program. I … Continue reading Leaders are Readers

We must remember 3 things when we pray:1. We must remember the love of God, which ever desires only what is best for us. 2. We must remember the wisdom of God, which alone knows what is best for us. 3. We must remember power of God, which alone can bring to pass what is … Continue reading Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep …

Discipline tends to be a word that evokes negative images in a person’s mind. However, without discipline we would not have the vast array of technological advancements nor the exciting sports records we know today. “Discipline without direction is drudgery” (Donald Whitney; Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life; p 15). The apostle Paul wrote, “… discipline yourself for … Continue reading Journaling through the Journey

The end goal of any endeavor will determine the process that one uses to achieve the goal. For example, if a person wants to lose weight and tone up his muscles he is going to establish a process of healthy eating and regular exercise. If an athlete wants to improve her overall game performance then … Continue reading Goal Determines Process

I repented of my sins and placed my faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord on June 7, 1988. The reason the date is so clear to me is that the decision counselor had me write it in the front of my Bible that I was carrying that night. The other piece of … Continue reading Blessed Assurance

I grew up in the 80's and 90's. There was no such thing as internet, smart phones or social media. I had a Nintendo Super Entertainment System (NSES). The hometown newspaper and radio station were still primary sources of information in the little town in which I grew up. I bought my first cell phone … Continue reading CD Parenting in an iPhone World