“Open doors, closing doors” are biblical phrases used by its’ writers to refer to divine guidance. Those sincerely seeking Gods will for their life accept the “open door/close door” experience peacefully. (Isaiah 45:1,2, Acts 14:27, I Corinthians 16:9, II Corinthians 2:12, Colossians 4:3, Revelation 3:8). We use the term in the secular world to [...]
I believe in the power of decisions. I’m thankful for free will and choice God has given us to make decisions. When I personally discovered the power of decisions years ago, life for me improved dramatically. I read this statement, “where we are right now in life are in large part a result of the [...]
We hear the word “transparent” used a lot these days. In conversation with close friends last evening, it was brought to my attention that “being transparent” has not been my problem, yet it has been my problem. Let me explain. Being forthright and saying what I thought was necessary has never been difficult for me. [...]
Almost 30 years ago Debbie and I stood at an alter making vows and having dreams like the usual 2 people in love. Little did I know at the time what an awesome gift God was bringing me in her. I’ve never had a dream she didn’t support. She’s my best friend in my life. [...]
I heard recently of a little boy whose father didn’t go to church but he sent his son each week. He’d put a quarter in the boys hand and say, “When you get to church, give this to Jesus”. This went on for weeks when one day the father was in the boys room and [...]
I was brought up hearing those words from well-meaning teachers, friends, and others. It sounded good at the time. As I grew older I learned that relying solely on a personal conscience as the measurement for “right & wrong” is absurd. It’s bias toward us and harsh toward those unlike us. In Old Testament words, [...]
Everyday I receive in my mail another article or promo for a book or conference entitled “What the unchurched are thinking” or “How to connect to the unchurched”. I’ve finally decided to address these “studies”. Reason? Because I have a lifetime of experience in this area. Please keep reading. I’ve never read a book or [...]
One lesson I taught my sons in their teenage years was a home-spun one I made up called, “The Lesson of the Tick & the Dog”. It’s about people types. Learning to discern and navigate your life properly without being hindered by those with wrong motives or lazy habits. Here’s the lesson…
As you go through life [...]
My children would occasionally ask when I sat them down, “is this a life lesson”? I think they dreaded “life lessons”. Most of us do. Yet somehow, the older we get the more we’ve learned from our life experiences. Soren Kierkegaard, that 19th century philosopher, who looked like Conan O’brien with his 6 inch hair [...]
Less than a minute ago I watched Coach Bobby Bowden conclude his football coaching career at Florida State University. 389 career wins says it all. In his final game against West Virginia, where he once coached, he walked off the field a winner again, like he is. Seeing Deon Sanders and over 300 other former [...]
I’m often asked by friends who are moving away, “Is there a church you can recommend in such & such city”? Two of my three sons and their families live in other places and they went through this experience also. For those with such questions, my answers are not always the name of a specific [...]