The Bible In 13 Words (Genesis 15:1)…
I love what Joanne just said about feeling unqualified or perhaps unprepared in some ways. This morning as I was driving to church, the sky was a beautiful deep grey and I thought… Continue reading
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Areas of Focus For Those Looking To Get Married…
I was blessed in the spring of 2001 to attend a fantastic six-week pre-marital counseling class at my current local church (Christ Church Lake Forest—www.cclf.org) with ten other couples who were engaged to… Continue reading
Connecting American Idioms (Sayings) With The Bible…
1. You rest your case? Jesus wants you to give Him EVERYTHING so you can have a real rest with Him. (Matthew 11:28-30 NLT) 2. Jesus will do more than “raise your eyebrows”—He… Continue reading
Don’t Give Up When Hard Times Show Up!
Roller Coasters Excitement, Nervousness, Fear, Anticipation, Exhiliration, Hope, Regret This is what I feel EVERY TIME I get on a roller coaster. Part of me wants to ride, and part of me doesn’t.… Continue reading
God’s Gear For Getting Through Grief (Psalm 13)…
Many of us are happy to see 2011 go. It was debilitating in many ways and at the very least, very difficult. For many of us, when we look forward as much as… Continue reading
Biblical Responsibilities of A Husband…
Ephesians 5 1. Be An Imitator of God In Your Friendship With Your Wife: that is, live a life of love/sacrifice to God and for your wife, from the marriage bed to helping… Continue reading
I’m A Dad…And I LOVE It!
There are plenty of difficult/frustrating aspects to being a Dad (most of them a result of my own shortcomings/flaws, not my kids’!). But this note intends to highlight the myriad of amusing/funny/encouraging parts… Continue reading
Sweet Quotes That Help Me Grow Closer To Jesus…
I will sing of Your mercy, that leads me through valleys of sorrow, to rivers of Joy…(“The Valley Song” by Jars of Clay) He comes down from the heights of absolute being into… Continue reading
40 Reasons Why I Admire My Wife…
1. Because you invest the time to make our daughters homemade lunches to take to school, often including a loving note, a sandwich bag with hearts on it, and healthy options like fruit.… Continue reading
Intriguing Thoughts From My Recent Time With God…
1. Jesus didn’t seem to systematically draw gridlines/utilize strategies around Judea, Samaria, and Galilee to physically heal, spiritually transform, and verbally teach as many people as possible during His three year public earthly… Continue reading