“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
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 →
Some friends and I had dinner last week 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!”... Continue Reading →
Recently, I recorded myself on my phone reading many of my favorite Bible verses. Sometimes, when I can't sleep, I will play it back through my headphones as I lie there in bed. It’s better than counting sheep! God is serious about rest. He rested after creation. Jesus rested peacefully in a boat that was... Continue Reading →
I was talking to a friend who didn’t believe God still speaks to us. He told me everything we need to know from God is in the Bible. Hey, I love the Bible— but God didn’t write it and then retire. He’s still speaking—I’m just not always listening. Sadly, this friend couldn’t fully grasp that... Continue Reading →
Growing up, I never had an imaginary friend. I still don’t—but I do have an invisible friend who is anything but imaginary! Some of His names I love are Comforter—Counselor—Spirit of Truth—the Helper. I prefer to just call Him Holy Spirit. Having Him as a friend makes every day an adventure! “May… the fellowship of... Continue Reading →
When our two girls were little, bedtime always included playing a recording of lullabies to help them sleep. One of our favorite songs was “Don’t be Afraid of the Dark”—written by our friend Frank Hernandez. The lyrics say—“Don’t be afraid of the dark. Remember you’re never alone. The Lord will surround you with angels of... Continue Reading →
Years ago, a pastor shocked Marci and I right before we were to lead worship at his church. He told us, “Don’t sing about the blood. We don’t want to offend anybody.” Sadly, the pastor and his wife eventually divorced and the church closed its doors. The apostle Paul writes: “For I am not ashamed... Continue Reading →
"Why in the world can't I stop sinning? I keep trying and failing! I'm miserable!" Sound familiar? From the moment of conception, every person has been infected with the tragic “sin” gene. It is hereditary. “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.” Psalms 51:5 “When Adam sinned,... Continue Reading →
“You’re only as sick as your secrets,” said a man in our men’s group. His words echoed the scripture: “When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.” Psalms 32:3 Yes, sin will make you sick, for it causes us to “fall short of the glory... Continue Reading →
One reason it’s hard to trust politicians is that their beliefs often shift to conform to the changing culture. They live to be popular. Here are a few examples: In 1996 Chuck Schumer argued for photo ID, because he wanted to ensure voters showing up at the polls were who they said they were. Today... Continue Reading →
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