As a parent, there was one thing I always hated to have to do. I hated having to discipline my children. Believe me, we tried everything from time-outs to spankings. I remember when our three oldest were all in the back seat of the car and they had done something that […]
Gold Medal Praise!
In the Olympics, when the athletes stand up on the podium and receive their gold medals, they’ll often break down crying. They’re not crying over that moment of getting that medal around their neck. They‘re thinking about all the things they had to go through to get there. They’re thinking […]
Innocently Beautiful!
Don’t you just love the innocence of children? Sometimes it’s downright hilarious, and other times, it’s as scary as can be. Below are some letters written by children to their Pastor. Dear Pastor, I know God loves me but I wish He would give me an “A” on my report […]
Stand by your man!
My mother recently told me this story. It sounded similar to conversations I have had with people in my life and in my church throughout the years. My father and mother were Pastors for many years. They saw their fair share of changes in the church. At one particular point, […]
To Know and to be Known!
There was an old minor who lived deep in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his valuables. Upon arriving, all they saw was an old shack with an outhouse beside it. Inside the shack, next to the rock fireplace, was an […]
Open Your Eyes!
Just the other day, Starla and I were in the waiting room of a doctor’s office and the lady sitting next to us mentioned that she was surprised that we were not on our phones. She looked around the room and a few others were so glued to their phones […]
If you care, share!
Most guys don’t really like sharing. If we drive through McDonald’s and ask our wife what she wants and she responds, “Nothing, I’ll just have some of yours.” We are thinking to ourselves, “Oh no you won’t. I’ll be happy to buy you your own extra-large French fries. Just leave […]
Trust and Obey!
What do you do when God says, “No?” You prayed for a miracle and it didn’t come. You believed in a dream and it didn’t happen. You stood on a promise and it failed. What do you do, when everything that you believe in is put on the line and […]
Live long. Live healthy. Live happy!
I recently met a 90 year old man in Cabela’s while picking up some needed items for deer season that is quickly approaching. (a little excited!) His energy and enthusiasm for life was so infectious. I couldn’t help but admire him and desire to be that active when I turn […]
Be Ready!
There is a story told about a father from Spain who had a teenage son. They had strained relationship, so much so that the young man finally ran away from home. Immediately the father began a journey across Spain in search of his rebellious young son. Finally after months and […]