After three days of reports coming in of people dying all across Israel David needed some fresh air. He stepped outside in his sackcloth. The elders followed him into the city streets. They saw a man and his four sons threshing wheat a block away. “It’s good to see someone realizes life still goes on.”… Continue reading A SPECIAL PLACE
7 Father’s Day lessons, from a non-dad, I’ve learned from watching toddlers at church.
Father’s Day has an empty tone for me. My wife and I never had any children. Both my Dad and father-in-law are dead. I still have a desire to honor dads out there in some fashion. So, here are seven lessons I’ve picked up from filling in this summer at our church’s toddler ministry. Separation… Continue reading 7 Father’s Day lessons, from a non-dad, I’ve learned from watching toddlers at church.
A PRIDEFUL DECISION
David waited for his military leaders to assemble before his throne. He looked at each one as silence filled the air. “Men, we have enlarged our nation’s borders to an unprecedented place. You have conducted yourselves well. Now that we’ve subdued our enemies I want to take this opportunity to conduct a census of our… Continue reading A PRIDEFUL DECISION
If I were a bird
If I Were a Bird If I were a bird an eagle I’d be. Majestic I’d soar the heavens so free. My eyes would see far in search of a meal. My wings would spread out, the wind I would feel. If I were a bird a swallow perhaps. I’d swing on a breeze without… Continue reading If I were a bird
MENTOR ME
Samuel looked out over the valley leading up to Ramah. The lone figure approaching caught his attention. It wasn’t until the young man was very near that a recognition occurred. “David?” David pushed his wet hair back with his left hand. “Samuel, Sir, I have nowhere else to turn. The LORD’s anointed is trying to… Continue reading MENTOR ME
Don’t use the big words to lead someone to Christ
One of the biggest mistakes over-zealous people make in attempting to lead someone to Jesus is trying to impress them with the big Bible words. When they do they sound ridiculous, like someone who just returned from the dentist. Let’s use Jesus’ approach of loving them first. Then the words we use can be very… Continue reading Don’t use the big words to lead someone to Christ
AN EYE FOR GLORY book review
It must never be said that the field of battle falls silent once the fighting stops, for when the guns cease firing and the last echoes die, the wailing cries of the thousands of wounded arise in a pitiable chorus of woe. Karl Bacon, An Eye For Glory, page 124 I just experienced the most… Continue reading AN EYE FOR GLORY book review
My reflections on the 2014 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers’ Conference
I made it all the way to and from North Carolina–letting that big sigh out now. Clifford, my 14-year-old van, got me there again. He did complain this time though. Started about 50 miles short of the Ridgecrest Conference Center and got progressively louder as we came back to Plano, Texas. We’re both in the… Continue reading My reflections on the 2014 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers’ Conference
SEEING AS GOD SEES
“How long will you mourn for Saul, the rejected king? Fill your horn with oil and go to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons as Saul’s replacement.” Samuel was usually surprised when he heard God’s voice. Never was he so glad to receive a message as he was now. But…”how can… Continue reading SEEING AS GOD SEES
My Advice to Graduates
Since we’re in the graduation time of year I think I’ll take a stab at writing a commencement speech for fun. So get as comfortable on that bleacher seat as you possibly can, shield your eyes from the sun and try not to sweat to the point of being too odorous to those around you… Continue reading My Advice to Graduates