I’ve Been Hurt by the Church
Getting hurt at church is something that, as long as churches have people, will happen. Sometimes it will be minor and other times require finding a new church. Whichever it is, don’t ever forget that the church is God’s gift to us and the organism that He uses to grow and equip us to be all that He wants us to be. Have faith in God, connect with His church, and know that, even though most churches are full of wonderful people, there will be some that will hurt you.
Good Friday: Servant Leadership on Display
Today is the day referred to as "Good Friday"-a day that we celebrate the death of Christ on the cross. This celebration is not only because He, our Savior, died in our place (a significant act but one that could have ended in the grave),...
Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?
I'm sure that at one time or another we have all asked the question, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?" We look at our world and the incredible hurt that so many have to endure and wonder why God, if He is really all powerful, does...
Discipline in the home
As a parent I have found that one of the most difficult things for me to do is to provide discipline to a child who has stepped out of line. Instead of always remembering the reason for discipline in the home I am often too tired to do...
Leaving a Family Legacy
When we talk about Legacy, we need to understand that the most important legacy that we leave will be with those who are closest to us-our family. In the busyness of life, though, this can be a great thought but practically difficult to...
Investing in the spiritual life of your kids
In our lives there are few things more important than the relationships that we have at home. Of those relationships, the investment that we make in our children will reap eternal rewards if we are intentional and understand that the...
The Goal of Disciplined Living
Discipline is a great tool to be used but a terrible master. Unfortunately, many people have made discipline a Goal rather than understanding that discipline is simply a Tool use to accomplish a Goal. When we make discipline the...
The Price of Freedom: Citizen Soldier, Citizen Servant
Less than a week ago we had the privilege to celebrate the freedom that makes America great. Every year on July fourth we pause to remember that not so long ago a group of people stood up and said, “enough is enough!” These people came...
A trip to Ukraine: New Friends, Unexpected Opportunities and Lessons Learned
For the last ten days Susanne and I had the privilege of participating in a camp designed to serve Ukraine military members and their families. I am in fact on the return flight home as I reflect on and write about some of the...
Spiritually Concerned or Courageous
What is the difference between those who are spiritually concerned and those who are spiritually courageous? I believe that most Christians make very little impact in this world because although they are spiritually concerned they lack...