“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
When we first moved to Colorado to be close to family, a neighbor showed up at our door. Just back from fishing, Bill handed me several trout, saying, "I heard you had a lot of mouths here to feed!" He later told me, "Walt, I'm not a church guy. The mountains and streams are my... Continue Reading →
Shortly before he died, a pastor told me that for most of his life he didn’t love the people he pastored. He felt his main calling was to teach them the Bible. Thankfully, the Lord taught him how to love others by opening his eyes to how incredibly loved he was by Christ. With newfound... Continue Reading →
Before we ever dated, Marci and I spent a year playing in a traveling band, performing concerts across the country and becoming best friends. It was a fun and exciting time in our lives. During a rehearsal break, I was playing that beautiful old love song, “The Nearness of You” on the piano. Marci approached... Continue Reading →
With all its faults, America is still a great country. It ranks number 15 out of 165 countries for being the most free. Switzerland ranks number one. I'm not sure why. I know their flag is a big plus!🇨🇭 There is a country, not on the list, where true freedom is constantly enjoyed by every... Continue Reading →
Some friends and I had dinner at IHOP. Our waiter thought it was going to be a typical night at work. Boy, was he wrong! As he brought us our food, we gave him a little taste of God’s love. He later texted me, “It was great to be accepted by you guys!” At one... Continue Reading →
I’ve been restoring a damaged piece of furniture this week. Sanding smooth the imperfections reminds me how God uses abrasive people in my life to restore me. You know the type of people I’m talking about. They say and do things that rub you the wrong way. It’s much easier to avoid them than engage... Continue Reading →
For 30 years my wife and I were blessed to serve God as worship leaders in various churches. What an incredible honor it was. Worshipping Jesus is what we were created for, and what we will be doing for eternity. I'm thankful for those who inspire and encourage us to praise the Lord. God, however,... Continue Reading →
I’m blessed to be part of a brotherhood of amazing men who love putting their faith into action. These guys have become so dear to my heart. Last summer I needed help cutting, splitting, and stacking firewood from some downed trees on our property. I put the word out, and ten brothers showed up on... Continue Reading →
One reason I know the Bible is divinely written is because of something fantastic that occurs every Spring. It’s then that Jews and Christians celebrate Pentecost—but for different reasons. Though they differ, the similarities surrounding the two Pentecosts are fascinating. Pentecost means fiftieth day in Greek. For the Jew, Pentecost is a commemoration of God... Continue Reading →
Twin brothers Brad and Blake are like sons to me. They both were Chippendale dancers, lost and battling drug addiction. Then it happened! A stranger approached them on Venice Beach, and told them about the Father's love for them. They received Jesus—and their lives would never be the same. The twin’s powerful transformation reminds me... Continue Reading →
