Has anyone ever asked you to give your testimony? Do people often say, “You should write a book”? Do you want to leave a record of your faith for your children and grandchildren? It does not matter why: writing about your faith journey is a great endeavor. It helps you see and ...
Read More »Stalked by God
In a recent sermon, my pastor preached on Psalm 23:6. It begins, “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” In this context, the meaning of the word follow is similar to the word stalk. Have you ever thought of God as a stalker? Me either. It’s ...
Read More »The Eye of The Eagle
The eagle flies nearly 3000 feet above the city of Dubai, periodically turning his head, scanning the horizon. The panoramic view holds no appeal to him; his eye seeks only the instruction of his trainer. The eagle watches for the hand motions that direct him: “continue soaring,” “come to me.” Even though ...
Read More »Accountability and Transparency
I am not writing to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it. You know that no lie belongs to the truth. 1 John 2:21 (VOICE) The American people are skeptical about the integrity of their politicians–those hired or appointed to serve them. This skepticism ...
Read More »Christianity: Is it Religion or a Relationship?
We’ve all heard the quote about Christianity, “It’s not a religion, it’s a relationship.” While it would be ideal if we could say in a simple sentence that Christianity is black and white, it is actually a bit more. Unfortunately, over time people have viewed Christianity through a lens of legalism. ...
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