Over a decade ago, I considered moving from Arizona to Colorado but the snow scared me away. I decided to move to Oregon and fell in love with the ocean. It snowed very little where I lived but when it… Read More ›
Walking with Christ
Beware of the Dog!
When I was out walking the other with my beautiful wife – we came across a sign on the fence of a house that said “Beware of the dog” – well they weren’t wrong! Not just one dog but two… Read More ›
WHAT IS YOUR HANDICAP?
Do you ever feel incomplete or handicapped? Are you limping along and looking for someone to blame for your trial or hardships? Are you shaking your fist at God? Many things can leave us feeling crippled or incomplete. Maybe you… Read More ›
WHAT ARE YOU SEEKING?
What are you seeking in this life? Is it your soul mate? Healing? Wealth or Prestige? Do you want riches from this world or treasure in heaven? What is treasure to you? Is it the comfort of material things, not… Read More ›
FINISHING THE RACE
“SUCCESS is not based on WHERE you START, but WHERE you FINISH.” This is a quote given by a very determined runner. It took him four days to complete a marathon because he “ran” it on his hands and arms. … Read More ›
THE THORN
The thorn in my side Daily reminds me of my weakness Is not His strength made strong in me for His glory? The thorn in my side Keeps me humble and dependent on Christ Who better to lean on? The… Read More ›
TO WALLOW OR NOT TO WALLOW, THAT IS THE TRUE QUESTION
“Think Positive” and “Look On The Bright Side Of Things.” Some of you may cringe when you hear these words of wisdom. Yes, I said wisdom. Sorry, but Dear Reader these two comments are a big part of why I… Read More ›
HALF-CENTURY BABY STEPS: A PERSONAL TESTIMONY
As babies, we learn to move by dragging ourselves across floors, scooting around on our bottoms and knee. When we finally make our attempt to stand, we take our first baby steps. Hopefully, there are loving family members cheering us… Read More ›
Acceptance With Joy
If SORROW and SUFFERING have been your companions as of late, don’t loose hope, they will one day be transformed into JOY and PEACE. These are the names of Hannah Hurnard’s companions who travel with Much Afraid to the High… Read More ›
Time for a wardrobe renovation!!
So important these days to look the part, act the part and BE the part – looking good at all times is a MUST – we are judged by our employers, our colleagues and even our family on how we… Read More ›
God has pressed the 'delete' button – you can too!!
What an amazing verse is Hebrews 8:12 “For I will forgive their wickedness and remember their sins no more” That is a pretty awesome statement.To think that God is willing and able to forgive our sins – no matter where… Read More ›
SURPRISE!!!!
Surprise!! Ever been taken completely by surprise? It can be an amazing experience. Life itself can be a surprise – our plans and dreams can come crashing down in an instant – all it takes can be some sort of… Read More ›
Camouflaged Christians
Have you seen them? Shhh…..Look very carefully. They are there, very well-blended into their surroundings…into the world…so well camouflaged in fact that no one can tell the difference. They are the “Camouflaged Christians”. God’s Word gives several warnings against blending… Read More ›
Our Daily Walk
Most of us are so full of fervor and ambition when we first turn to the Lord for salvation. We want to go out and conquer the world for Him. But as time goes on, we may lose that drive… Read More ›
Can We Be Christlike?
We are commanded to be like Christ. We must imitate him and be conformed to his image; we must “put on” Christ. These are New Testament directives. But we will never really become exactly like him. So what is the… Read More ›