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 »
New Year’s Likes and Dislikes
New Year’s Eve has never been a holiday I particularly enjoyed. Watching the ball drop in Times Square and listening to “Auld Lang Syne” don’t excite me. What I do enjoy is New Year’s Day and college football, except there are no bowl games this year. But I digress! I don’t get excited about New… Read More »
God Still Has A People
How many would show up? That was the discussion among our staff recently as we discussed our Christmas Day worship service. The guesses (and that’s what they were) varied greatly but the numbers mentioned reminded me that there has been a lot of debate about Christmas in recent years. The issues are numerous. Should we… Read More »
What Matters More at Christmas? Family or Jesus?
The only people who would entertain such a question are those who are serious about their faith relationship with Jesus Christ. To the average man or woman on the street, it’s a silly question. As a kid growing up in Kentucky, it was all about family and Santa. I knew it was also about Jesus,… Read More »
Christmas and Spiritual Leadership at Home
Several years ago while visiting family in Kentucky at Christmas, my sister asked if I would share the Christmas story with her young children. As the evening continued, I found myself putting it off until it was time to leave. They did not hear the story of Jesus’ birth that night. Why? I’m not sure… Read More »
The Wise Men Said “YES”
Sunday’s sermon focused on lessons from the Wise Men, who responded with positive action when they saw the star God placed in the sky. They said “yes” to God’s prompting. Not everyone does! He was a middle aged man who attended worship most Sundays at the small rural church I served in Kentucky years ago.… Read More »