I am wearing a t-shirt today that has the words ROOTED across the front. I got the shirt in Kenya, Africa. It reminds me that our lives can...
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I don’t really like when someone says: “You know, we are ALL CHILDREN OF GOD”. Its a pretty sentiment, but quite untrue...
There was a series of movies about magicians or illusionists who were like modern day Robin Hoods, returning ill gotten gains from rich...
During the summer, when we were young, my brothers and I would walk along a fairly often traveled road and look for used coke bottles and...
You hear the word “bless”, “God bless you”, and of course in the South “bless her heart. We have a saying in...
I love the Red Bull motto- “Red Bull Gives You Wiiiings”. It reminds me that the Spirit of God, when allowed control of my life...
It is really amazing the way that God made us. Our God-given conscience is so powerful and always at work. In one moment we enjoy the...
When it comes to my faith, I am on the “grace plan”, not the “keep the law” plan. One plan sets free, the other...
Remember the lyrics “I fought the law and the law won”? I have a built in sense of fairness. You do too. All of us have said...
Back in the 1970s and 80s a bunch of Christians had a hand sign with their index finger pointing up to heaven. It meant “One...
There are social studies and surveys that say people in the United States are leaving the faith. At the same time, it appears that young...
I give a fair amount of time to introspection. I am aware of my shortcomings, especially in this busy season of life that has significant...
I have some wonderful things about me, and some weaknesses too. I imagine that’s true for everyone. God’s grace is hopefully...
Recently, I was traveling on two mission trips. I met some modern day heroes for the cause of Christ. Some run schools or orphanages...
I live on “Church Row”. On Ontario Ave. in my hometown there has to be no less than 10 churches. Maybe the zoning commission...
“Share with your sister!” How often have you said that or heard that? Usually a reluctant child obeys and grudgingly gives the...
Years ago I was driving through the desert listening to the radio and the station was playing what it called “great tapes” (I...
I am fairly aware of my imperfections. If my life were likened to clay pottery… There are “cracks” in my otherwise...
I occasionally write cards and letters to friends to encourage them or prayer for them. Isn’t it nice when you receive a letter in...
I like the smell of my roses in the backyard. I like the smell of bacon. Did you know that some people like the smell of gasoline? I guess...
My life thus far has been relatively absent of great distress and suffering. Oh, sure there has been a bit. I have been with others who...
Have you noticed that sometimes the best encouragement or advice comes at the end of a letter or sermon. I feel like that is the case with...
I was having lunch with my son. He observed me taking my hearing aids out, setting my glasses on the table, and then he saw the retainer...
I think we have all heard the term “first and foremost”. We invoke it to recalibrate priorities. With all that happens in life...
I am in court fairly often. More than I would like. There is decorum, order, and protocol. The same is true in the church. I look forward...
The apostle Paul emphasized love above all. When I look at diamonds, I think it is the many facets that what makes them shine. In the same...
I remember reading a book by the title “The Body Dynamic”. In it, pastor John MacArthur emphasized how God has made the members...
I see a lot of these little plastic Jesus figurines in various places these days. They are kind of cute reminders. I don’t think they...
My wife is a “trad wife” in some ways. She and I have developed some traditions within our family. We like to take everyone out...
A long time ago, I had a conversation with the youth pastor with whom I volunteered in ministry. For whatever reason, he was thinking out...
I like to eat a good sizzling ribeye steak cooked medium. Oh!!! Better yet, if I bought it from Vons on the day the meat manager discounted...
Sometimes as a preacher/pastor I might begin a sermon with a strange “on ramp”. I might say something provocative that captures...
I love helping people. That’s probably why I have been a pastor for many, many years. Later I went to school to be an attorney so I...
I remember when my buddy David got his license to drive. He is six months older than me. My dad let us drive an MG sports car home from...
My body can’t do the things it once did. Anyone else feel that way? When I was young, I could run without stopping… I seemed to...
Have you ever heard someone receiving praise from others, say “I give God all the glory”? Athletes do it in interviews. And...
My wife is a bit more of a rule follower than I am. I’m not saying I ignore instructions or drive my car like mad max. There is...
“Husen, You Stink!” Those are the words my brother Jimbo and I would hear from our beloved coach Gallardo if we dropped a pass...
I heard about an older adult who was swindled out of a large sum of money. Sadly, a thief had taken advantage of her because she was of a...
When I was in Junior High our basketball team won 16 of our 17 games. The only game we lost was to a Catholic school which pretty much had...
I find myself wondering “How do people who don’t have an abiding faith in God make it through life?” If you live long...
I love to hear stories of bravery and heroism or people who endured for a cause. I had a teacher who called that “stick to it...
When I was a kid we used to catch honey bees in our hands (we called them H bees). I can’t remember them ever stinging me. I know...
My mom was that fun-loving Catholic girl who attended parochial school, had stories about the nuns,… classic. She was likely baptized...
A song topped the charts in the 70s. It was written by Warren Zevon and sung by Linda Ronstadt. A real catchy tune with the lament...
I have a confession to make. Don’t think less of me! I don’t really know any Taylor Swift songs. Sorry. I am many years now...
Growing up I was aware that there is an IQ Test (Intelligence Quotient). I don’t think I ever took that test. Probably good because I...
My friend Luke once taught math as a junior high school teacher. He suffered an allergic reaction which was so severe he was in a coma and...
I have sixty three years of experience (yes, I am old… well at least older). I have some skills (not saying I can hack a canoe out of...
In the 70s when I was in junior high, the cool guys wore long hair down to our shoulders, sometimes parted in the middle and feathered...