What To Do in the Face of Tragedy
Forgive me, but I’ve been thinking about tragedy lately. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 10, a torrential rainstorm dumped several inches of precipitation onto Santa [...]
Transition
“To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Transition, such a simple word, but it can create havoc in the routines of life. Over the years I [...]
Divine Foolish Wisdom
I am searching for balance, simplicity, and peace. Along the way, I discover that God’s ways are counter intuitive to mine. Surprise! In my human wisdom, I assumed that God would lead me to [...]
First Love
“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!” Revelation 2:4 My wife Kellie and I have been married for over seven years. Most people will [...]
Strength Through Weakness
Who wants to be a weakling? Most people I know want to be strong. So this shocking revelation from Paul is perplexing: I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of [...]
One Word for 2018: Hope!
“The Lord is my Light and my Salvation – whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1) One afternoon not long ago, I [...]