Identity

Identity

I recently spoke with a senior vice president of a local bank.  During a recent job change he was asked to clear his old office and then be escorted out the door.  He told me that he took a small cardboard box and put everything that belonged to him.   He said to me,...
Don’t Lose Hope

Don’t Lose Hope

It is hard to be patient in the midst of difficult circumstances.  You just want it to be over. Someone please fix this problem, resolve this issue, and let’s be done. You’re ready to move on, but nothing changes. The struggle continues and there doesn’t seem to be an...
The Heart of Man

The Heart of Man

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”  Prov. 16:9 During the COVID 19 Pandemic, one of the things I’ve noticed is–few things seem to go as planned…at least not according to my plans!  And the new word I’m learning to embrace, as...
Kindness

Kindness

I recently lost my kayak. Yes, it was an embarrassing moment, but let me explain. I had been out kayaking alone one afternoon and storm developed very quickly. As I hurried back to shore a hard, driving rain began to pour and I could hear thunder in the distance. ...
Gratitude

Gratitude

The mark of humility before God is manifested in a heart of gratitude!   Only a humble man recognizes that all that he has…and all that he is…has come to him as a gift…provided to him by his Creator!  We see this spiritually as it relates to God’s provision for us in...
The God of Peace

The God of Peace

The current crisis caught us all off guard. For the majority of people in our country, the spread of COVID19 has led to sweeping changes in our daily routines at home and outside our homes. Churches haven’t met, people are working remotely where possible, restaurants...