What has love got to do with it? The simple answer is everything. If it was not for love there would be no redemption, reconciliation, forgiveness, fellowship, intimacy, empowerment, discernment, guiding, leading, and the list could go on. How often do you sit back and reflect on how much we are loved? There are billions […]
Peace on Earth
Greetings to you! And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’ (Luke 2:10-11) This is great news. God’s promise […]
Imperfect People; Perfect Plan
Have you gone through battles with people and developed a strong, intimate relationships because of it and then later disagree? Do you have a way of doing things? What are your “sacred cows?” What are your people’s sacred cows? I was studying in Acts this week and I came across a passage that I have […]
Savior and Sacrifice
In a little more than a week Christians around the world will reflect, remember, and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we prepare for the celebration lets go back in time 3½ millennia to the time of the Exodus. Imagine being an ancient Hebrew/Jew in bondage and captivity under the […]
12 Truths About Godly Mothers from Bathsheba
It is one thing to receive sound wisdom; it is an entirely different thing to do it. The book of Proverbs has a vast amount of wisdom, but one section really comes to mind and that is a Mother’s advice that unfortunately was never applied and it started the process of Israel falling away from […]
The God of Hope
As we approach the Advent of Christmas I can‘t help but to rejoice. We serve an awesome and amazing God. He is so good to us on so many levels. He is the source of joy, peace, love, and hope. What would life be like without them? I would like to take a look at […]
In and Out of Season
When this finds you I will be getting ready to head to the Middle East with the U.S. Army. I would appreciate all of your prayers as I shepherd approximately 600 soldiers (may be closer to 800) as well as civilian contractors and those operating in our area of operations. Please pray for God’s protection […]
The Manger’s Shadow is Always a Cross
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Ever since I was little, Christmas was the most joyous and fun time of the year. There was no school, presents, cookies, candy, and snow to play in! What kid doesn’t like Christmas? Like the song says “it’s the most […]
We Desperately Need a Desolate Place
Ministry can be quite daunting at times. There are times when it seems that everyone needs your attention. People around you are in realneed and in moments of crisis. I have experienced this quite a bit recently. In one week I had a suicidal soldier, a soldier that lost his father, a soldier whose wife […]
What is different about us?
May 2012 be the year that brings you closer and more intimate in every aspect with God. May the harvest of ministry be exceedingly bountiful and may God bestow upon all of you an extra measure of grace and peace.In a day or two (depending on where you live) it will be 2012. For some […]
