Imperfect People!

Just before Christmas, Lanelle and I were in a Christian bookstore when the title of a book caught my eye. It was “Soul Revolution” by John Burke. I had read another of John Burke’s books several years ago titled “No Perfect People Allowed” which had an amazing influence on me and how I view people [...]

The most beautiful story ever told is the story of our Savior Jesus Christ being born in Bethlehem. Not only is it a beatiful story, it is probably the most famous of all stories. Thousands of years ago there was a group of shepherds tending their flocks when God sent forth a message that Christ [...]

Life Change in Egypt – Part 2

It is amazing to me how God can get a hold of a man’s heart and change his entire perspective of things. My trip to Egypt answered many questions that I have been unable to answer and God’s voice speaking loadly into my heart has changed, very literally, how I see things. I am preaching part 3 [...]

Life Change in Egypt – Part 1

I am writing again about my trip to Egypt and I must say it has been a truely life changing experience for me. I think Egypt makes 24 different countries I have traveled to during my life and I can’t think of a time when I was more moved than I have been on this [...]

Christmas has come…well, almost!

Well, we started decorating the house today….for Christmas. This always puts me in such a bad mood. I don’t know why really, because I love Christmas. I imagine its because putting up a tree and all is so much work for just a short time. But hey, my kids are grown now and all I [...]

The Big Kahuna!

Interestingly, the word “Kahuna” is a Hawaiian word defined originally as a priest, sorcerer, magician, wizard, or minister. By 1959, however, the term “Big Kahuna” was made popular by the film “Gidget” in describing a really big wave that all surfers long to ride.  Needless to say, over the years the term has grown in popularity. [...]

Carmel Cafe Latte!

For those of you who know me, Starbucks is one of my favorite meeting places. Why? Because I love their Carmel Cafe Lattes! Yesterday i met two young ladies there that had been visiting our church now for a couple of months. One was a believer…the other a life long Buddhist. As we talk we [...]

Advance the Gospel!

Interestingly, everything the Apostle Paul did after his encounter with Christ on that road to Damascus was to further the message of Christ. To advance the Gospel. To tell the good news about, not only who Christ is, but how transforming life can be as a follower. Paul devoted his life to serving Christ after [...]

A Time of Giving Thanks!

The words of Scripture never cease to impact my life. It is the voice of God from God’s Word that truely motivates me and helps me celebrate my purpose for living! This morning I have been up early studying and praying and being moved by the Spirit of God. One thing I have come to [...]

Friends!

I think we take friendship for granted some times. I know I do. But ever so often GOD reminds me of the importance of friendship. I know, the word friend means different things to different people. It fact, I guess there are many different levels of friendship. Sometimes we call someone we met only one [...]