Our family had gathered at the hospital during the birth of our granddaughter, River. After a while, a few of us had gone down to the cafeteria to get something to eat. Seated near us were doctors, nurses and other hospital employees, along with patients and families just like ours. […]
Have Fun!
One of the many lessons I learned from my father was, “have fun.” He was a serious man. He was a determined man. He was extremely intentional in every aspect of his life. But he also knew how to have fun. In fact, one my fondest memories, was him joining […]
Clean it up!
I recently drove down to the country to do a little work. As I made my way back to Dallas, pulling up in my driveway, I couldn’t help but notice all of the dirt that I had brought with me from East Texas. It was all over the side of […]
Correction or Protection?
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 […]