You were handmade by God. You weren’t the accident of an atomic explosion or the result of two individuals in love. You were handmade by God. Everyone knows the difference between something that is handmade or mass produced. Which one has more value? The handmade piece for sure. Whether it […]
Achieve More!
Everyone needs these three things to achieve more. Acceptance Affirmation Accountability Everyone who achieves anything in life, ordinarily has these three factors working for them. I know I did. All throughout my life I have had people in my life who accepted me for who I am, affirmed what they […]
It Is Finished!
I was in the flower beds this morning pulling weeds. Can I tell you how much I hate weeds?But all the family are coming to my house Sunday for Easter lunch. So I have to make sure everything looks as nice as I possibly can. We will try to squeeze […]
Fruit of the Spirit
How can I live out the fruit of the Spirit in my daily walk? How can I demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit today? Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.” Here’s what it looks like today. Love- Choose […]
Find Your Voice!
Well, it’s been a long time since I had laryngitis. But today, I could hardly speak at all. So I spent most of the day in silence. Which was not a bad thing. Especially for the people who usually have to listen to me talk. I’m sure they were glad. […]
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus!
A Hindu trader once asked a missionary in India, “What do you put on your face to make it shine?” With surprise the man of God answered, “I don’t put anything on it!” His questioner began to lose patience and said emphatically, “Yes, you do!” All of you who believe […]
Bear one another’s burdens!
Recently, I had the opportunity to pray with April, one of our Freedom Life Church family members. April was burdened with a need that was heavy on her heart, for another person. As we were praying, I felt a little hand touch my arm. I know that we are not […]
One More Thing!
One of my favorite movies is, “Schindler’s List.” It is the true story of Nazi Czech businessman Oskar Schindler, who uses Jewish labor to start a factory in occupied Poland. As World War II continues, and the future of the Jews becomes more and more clear, Schindler’s heart begins to […]
Dream Again!
A few years ago Starla and I bought a house in the month of August. There was nothing around the foot of this tree that stands in the front yard. So I put a little mulch around it to make it look a little more appealing. (That’s about as creative […]
Be Together!
Starla and I were having dinner with our entire family the other night. All fourteen of us. (With two more on the way) This is no small task, when we take over a restaurant. Many tables are joined together. We pretty much use all of the high chairs, kids menu’s […]