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 [...]

Egypt!

I’m sitting somewhere in the desert in Egypt right now typing on my laptop. There is the sound of the Islamic call to prayer is playing out over a load speaker somewhere which reminds me of the fact that I’m in a place much different than my home. The people are so friendly although that [...]

A Day of Thanksgiving!

I wanted to wish everyone a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving! As I thought about all the food I was going to dive into later today as well as the time I get to spend with my family, GOD laid upon my heart those serving abroad. Many of our men and women are not able to spend [...]

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 [...]