I had the privilege while growing up to stay with my grandparents on the farm, during each summer break. My grandfather had given us strict orders not to play on the spillway during the rain. (This was the overflow area from the pond after heavy rains) He did not want […]
Transform Your Mind!
I was walking on the streets of Los Angeles with our church group on an Inner City Missions Trip a few years ago. One of our young people wanted to give her Bible to a homeless woman on the street. So we made our way back to the van to […]
Forgive and Forget!
Someone once told me they were having trouble forgiving, and I asked why, what was the problem? They said, because I can still remember what happened. Forgiveness does not depend upon the ability to forget what happened. Only God can “forgive and forget!” He is the only one that can […]
The Same, But Different!
While driving down Ferris Avenue in Waxahachie, Texas, recently, the thought came to my mind, “It’s amazing to me, how so many things are the same, but different.” You see, this was the town I was raised in. I spent way too much time and gasoline driving up and down […]
All is Calm!
How many could use a little calm in your life today? I’m sure we can all relate to times when we were afraid, worried or stressed. Christmas time is a very hectic time. It’s not all “Peace on the Earth, good will toward men.” People fight the crowds to travel […]
Redman and Wounded Knee!
I’ve told you about “Redman,” the man who challenged me to bring church to the streets of Houston. So I accepted the challenge and started Friday night street services. What I didn’t tell you, is that soon after we had started our services, I noticed that Redman was not […]
Something New!
The word of the day is NEW! 1. God gave me a new life, when he saved me. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2. God gave me a new start when he […]
Sometimes, you just gotta believe!
When my grandson was only 4 years old, he was still old enough to understand the power of prayer. One of his classmates was sick. So Kanon did what every child of God should do. Lay hands on the sick and they shall recover. I love this childlike faith. […]
Rights Versus Responsibility!
Rights versus Responsibility! There is a lot of discussion today about “rights.” Gun rights Abortion rights Human rights Civil rights Homosexual rights Privacy rights Legal rights Women’s rights Student’s rights I believe in rights. But when your rights infringe upon another’s rights, your rights cease to exist. They are not […]
Wide-eyed Wonder!
I was out walking in the neighborhood by the creek with my beautiful granddaughter, River Ame’lie. It was amazing to me how every little thing was a new discovery. Each leaf she found was amazing. Each twig she picked up was her favorite. Each bug or insect completely mesmerized her. […]