If It Makes You Happy
One of my favorite singer/songwriters is Sheryl Crow. I absolutely love her music. She writes some of the best choruses. They’re short but memorable and lots of fun. One of…
When Every Cell in Your Body Says Quit
Dear friends, Someone may need this note to begin the day. I don’t know who you are or what’s on your mind, but you must decide to move on. You…
Brain Tacos
Dear friends, I had lunch with Michael Swartzentruber this week. You may remember that Michael is our former youth minister. He now serves as a pastor at a growing church…
Grace is Never Temporary
Good morning… Two great quotes to start the day. “The church is not a theological classroom. It is a conversion, confession, repentance, reconciliation, forgiveness and sanctification center, where flawed…
Sometimes We Miss It
Dear Friends, Sometimes we miss the most persuasive reason to become a Christian when we share our faith. We tell people Jesus will save them from their sins and reward…
He stinketh
The message this week is about the power of God’s love. A love that is not afraid to be in the presence of brokenness. A love that is not afraid…
30 years later…
Good morning, I was ordained 30 years ago in Fort Worth, Texas on August 9th. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed. My ordination certificate was signed by…
Don’t fear your questions. Don’t hide your doubts.
Good morning, What do you think? “Doubting God is painful and frightening because we think we are leaving God behind, when in fact we are only leaving behind ideas about…
Spit and Mud
Why did Jesus spit on people? Near Decapolis, some people brought Jesus a deaf man who could hardly talk. Mark says, “Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then…