“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
Last week I was pouring my heart out to my dear friend Bobby. I had been having several restless nights due to a burden I’ve been carrying. Bobby prayed and encouraged me with words straight from God. Since he prayed, the restless nights have ceased! Thank You Lord! Burdens should not only drive us to... Continue Reading →
“Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” - Jesus. For years, my wife and I have had people in our home for a weekly dinner—to get to know Jesus and each other better. The man being prayed for told me afterwards, “Everyone was so life-giving.” Some call it house... Continue Reading →
Have you noticed that most Christmas movies have little to do with Christ. My favorite Christmas flick is Joyeux Noel. It’s the true story of the truce that took place on Christmas Eve, 1914 in Europe, during the First World War. The French, Germans and Scots unofficially laid down their weapons in honor of Christ’s... Continue Reading →
In 2004 my mother had a brain stem stroke. Her doctors told us they had never seen anyone recover from a stroke of this magnitude. While she was in the hospital I would go into her room after visiting hours and pray for healing. We also enlisted an army of people to pray. After several... Continue Reading →
Around the holidays the puzzles always get pulled out for the family to enjoy. Our grandson Crosby discovered he loves puzzles too. We were getting frustrated because the final puzzle piece was missing. Just as we were ready to turn out the lights, Crosby steps up to the puzzle and inserts the missing piece. We... Continue Reading →
It was a warm Spring day. I was 16. My dad and I were playing softball with friends when I heard someone scream. I spun around on the pitcher’s mound to see my father had fallen in centerfield. He died that afternoon of a heart attack at the age of 55. As I write this,... Continue Reading →
Years ago, Marci and I were camp counselors for a ministry that would take at-risk youth camping in Bear Valley, California. The goal was simply to show them the love of Jesus. Many of the kids had absent fathers and were causing trouble at school. For a week, I shared a tent with four precious... Continue Reading →
Marci’s uncle Larry shed his earth suit this year. We were able to visit him a few weeks before his departure and he was so full of joy. He knew heaven awaited him because Jesus had conquered the grave. Death was simply the door between two worlds. Just before he died he told his wife... Continue Reading →
Our grandkids have captured our hearts and won’t let go. We love them so much we sold our house and moved to Colorado just to be close to them. When you love someone deeply, you’ll do anything to be near them. Jesus proved that point. He loved us so much He suffered and died so... Continue Reading →
Regret is a painful thing. I’ve done some stupid things in my life that I wish I could go back and change. Maybe you have too. None of us get through this life free of mistakes. Regret can paralyze us. It steals our joy, and robs us of strength. Regret makes us focus on what’s... Continue Reading →
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