I have a “bucket list” for life and ministry.   A bucket list is defined as “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.”   I am very careful who I share my bucket list with and some of those things I don’t share at all, regardless if shared or...

George Muller once said, “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends.”

Don Moen , stated: “God will make a way where there seems to be no way, He works in ways we cannot see.”

Jesus said, “…with...

It has been said that, “If it wasn’t for people and things, life would be easy.”   Well, no doubt people (including myself) can be challenging sometimes, and things can get in the way.   But life is really all about people and relationships.  “God intended for us to love people and use things, not love...

I don’t have all the answers, in fact, the older I get the more I realize what I don’t know.   One thing I know for certain though is that the LORD God, the creator and sustainer of life desires to dwell with mankind in the present and forever in His eternal kingdom someday.   Does that mean we won’t have afflictions...

God’s greatest desire is that you and I spend an eternity with Him and one another someday in a place called heaven and He provided the only way - through His Son, Jesus Christ.   But God did not save us only for heavens sake, but for earthly sake, and He actually desires for you and I to enjoy or embrace the journey here on earth. ...

What comes to mind when you think of fear?

Fear plays an important function in our lives.   Fear is actually a healthy, normal and necessary emotional response.   A healthy amount of fear keeps us safe and away from danger.   One should have a healthy fear of fire for instance.   One should have a healthy fear of swimming in...

“Be strong!”   God said, “I am sending you.”   Moses’ response, “Who am I…what shall I say…suppose they will not listen…I am slow in speech…send someone else.” (cf. Exodus 3)

God said, “ You mighty man of valor!”   Gideon’s response, “my...

Sic Parvis Magna is a latin phrase which translates to “Greatness from Small Beginnings.”   The motto originates from an explorer dated back to 1587 by Sir Francis Drake.   He said, “There must be a beginning to any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true...

“We’re marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion; we’re marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God.” - Isaac Watts

The body of Christ is made up of a diverse group of redeemed people.   Individually we come from different backgrounds and vocations. We have uniques gifts, interests and passions.   We...

My heart and prayers continue to go out to the families of those whose loved ones were taken in yet another horrific shooting.   Although this one was close to home, I cannot imagine how family and friends of the victims are feeling.   I am thankful for the young man who was on the scene and prevented further loss of life.   ...