“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
My father died in my presence from a massive heart attack when he was only 55. I was 16 and it was traumatizing to witness. Consequently, I had a fear of death for many years. It didn’t help that before dad’s death I was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that would eventually require me... Continue Reading →
I recently lost one of my dearest friends, Brad Smith. Actually, I didn’t lose him. I know right where he is… with Jesus. Brad was a successful businessman, but he knew his real worth wasn’t determined by what he owned, but by Who owned him. The grace of God had transformed his life and made... Continue Reading →
Recently, I apologized to my kids for acting in an unChristlike way. My daughter responded, “Dad, you’re only human.” That excuse might have worked for me in the past. But now, thanks to Christ, I am no longer only human. I am a new creation; a new species, “created to be like God—truly righteous and... Continue Reading →
With deep sadness and joy, I said goodbye last night to my dear friend and father-in-law Don Mardock. No one I’ve ever known has impacted more lives than Papa Don. After 94 years, Don peacefully shed his earth suit en route to heaven. Although our hearts miss him, we know we will see him again... Continue Reading →
Pride is like bad breath. You’re always the last one to know you have it! I’m thankful for a wife who’s not afraid to tell me when my pride starts to stink. It sometimes happens when I’m playing games. My pride hates to lose. I’ve gotten a lot better but there was a time when... Continue Reading →
Friends have told me they sometimes fear that God has stopped loving them because they keep trying but keep sinning. They have an unhealthy fear of Him. Fear is not always a bad thing. We are told in scripture to, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” Philippians 2:12 I used to think the... Continue Reading →
Recently, my wife and I learned we were swindled out of a large sum of money we had prepaid for a tiny house. The company’s president blew it on race cars and trips to Las Vegas. Ouch! Father warns us, “Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to... 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. Their words didn't give us much hope. While she was in the hospital I would go into her room after visiting hours and pray for healing. We also enlisted an... Continue Reading →
“You hit me, lady!” was my response to the Jehovah’s Witness who punched me in the arm for disagreeing with her beliefs about God. I was mowing my lawn when she and a young girl approached me. As she quickly launched into her canned presentation I knew what to expect. I had studied a lot... Continue Reading →
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