Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Psalm 150:1-2, 6 thoughtfully: 1 Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his… Read More »
Sleeping in Church and the KKK
She is a faithful member and I can usually spot her in the congregation because she sits in the same area most Sundays. Today I saw her sleeping during the sermon. Why was she sleeping? I don’t know. Maybe it was a boring sermon or the topic didn’t interest her. Maybe she hadn’t slept well… Read More »
Fasting
“More awareness of God, refocused on God, helped me seek God and hear His voice, put things in perspective, more time for Bible study, peace, prayed more, God blessed me with an answer, I cried while praying, feel energized and filled with God’s presence…” These are a few of the results of fasting that were… Read More »
Introduction to the Unhindered Devotionals
Beginning Monday, January 16, a daily devotion will appear on this page and I encourage you to use it in your daily quiet time. The goal is to help us in our journey toward being UNHINDERED as a church and as individual followers of Jesus Christ. These devotions have been written specifically for our church… Read More »
Talking in Public
Earlier this week, Monieca and I ate dinner at Olive Garden. The food was good and we enjoyed our time together. However there was one thing I did not enjoy…the conversation of the people seated at the table next to us. Their language was not vulgar and they were not arguing. They were nice to… Read More »
God at Work in People’s Lives
When I speak with people about what is going on in their lives, I’m often reminded that God is doing more than I know. In fact He is always at work and individuals are seeking Him more than we often realize. I was reminded of that Sunday. I preached on fasting, asking everyone in our… Read More »
I Loved My Kodak 110 Camera
I’ve always enjoyed photography. Even today I display some pictures I took as a kid using the one simple camera our family owned. Then in high school I purchased a Kodak 110 camera that was inexpensive and took color photographs. I used that camera for several years, even taking it to New York city and… Read More »
Special Moments
I enjoyed a special moment with my 22 month old grandson, Liam, this morning and I’m so glad I did. What amazes me is how simple this special moment was. Monieca and I are caring for him this week, which means I’m taking him to day care each morning. The past two mornings, we visited… Read More »
Hindrances
“UNHINDERED!” That is the title of a new sermon series I began Sunday. It is also our theme for the next six months as our family of faith goes through a process to discover God’s direction in dealing with five challenges that are hindering our evangelism and growth as a family of faith. Hindrances come… Read More »
Excited About Marriage
I recently overheard my daughter, who is getting married tomorrow, sharing with a friend how excited she was that soon she would be married. While the wedding itself matters to her, being married to Evan matters a whole lot more. As she said, “I can’t wait!” As a dad, I had mixed emotions. At first,… Read More »
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