People are a lot like sheep. We have heard the sermons, the analogies, the often harsh comparisons. I have never been a shepherd of real sheep, so I will accept the descriptions presented to me about their lack of understanding and their neediness. However, we should remember that God created them. Surely He had a…
Let me start off by telling you a little about my past… something you may or may not know about me. Then I’d like to share a prayer that I have for you that will spring from a verse of scripture recorded in the Old Testament. Ok, here we go! If you have been around…
Is what you see, hear, smell, feel, and touch the totality of your existence? Lord, I hope not. The sound of a baby crying in the distance… the smell of comfort food drifting through the home that you grew up in… the feeling of comfort that comes from a dear friend hugging you during a…
If you are reading this, I pray that it will touch your life and bring you hope as it has me. Yesterday, we buried my brother’s physical body. His spirit had gone Home to be with the Lord. The last few days have been difficult to say the least. Most of you can relate to…
Last night about 8:00pm on January 18th, 2015… my brother died after years of fighting various chronic health issues. Over the last few months, Donny struggled with congestive heart failure, diabetes, and depression. I loved my brother and at this moment, the thing that brings me peace is the confidence that I have in knowing…
You are sitting or standing in a church service. The music and singing are beautiful and elevate your spirit and emotions to new heights. It feels awesome! It seems like a special moment that motivates you to be the believer that you know you should be. If the emotions are intense enough, you might even…
Consider the verse of scripture quoted below. It is a verse from King David… before he was king in Israel. You probably know the story. Saul was chasing after David and his colleagues to kill them. Most likely when you think of David, you think of him as the giant killer or the courageous shepherd…
2014 is winding down to a close. Looking back, my year has been like a never-ending roller coaster ride. A series of up and down cycles. I could be politically correct and brag about how wonderful things have been and how life just could not be any better. However, I think I will take a…
If you are reading this, know that my family and I wish you a blessed Christmas this year… filled with peace, love, and joy. May Jesus shine forth in your life… now and always. Click the media player below to listen to a song that I recorded in 2011 while I was in Europe. It…