This Year is Half Done Already

Six months of 2018 are behind us now. Has this year been all you hoped it would be so far? Not for me. Oh, there were signs things would be changing. A few hopeful sparks rose from the fire only to sputter out quickly. A partial inheritance helped for a couple of months. Now I’m… Continue reading This Year is Half Done Already

What’s On Your Bucket List?

Let me begin by saying I firmly believe that it’s the role of the Holy Spirit to bring a person to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Only God’s Spirit can speak to someone’s spirit on the level of conviction required for life change. I also believe that, as Christ’s followers, it’s up to us… Continue reading What’s On Your Bucket List?

Have you ever felt like a punching bag?

Two thirds of the way through the Sermon on the Mount Jesus warns us that each day will have trouble, so don’t worry about tomorrow until you get through today. Last Wednesday afternoon held more than its share of trouble for me. The day began just fine. I made it to my first stop in… Continue reading Have you ever felt like a punching bag?

Signs of Spring

February can be an extremely difficult month to endure. I know firsthand from being born and raised in Michigan. I can still recall seeing the pastures just east of our house blanketed in snow with more snow blowing across the barrenness. The wood heating stoves barely kept up with the freezing temperatures. There was a… Continue reading Signs of Spring