• The Covenant Walk with God

    Quite possibly the most difficult part of Exodus is trying to figure out how “law” and “love” go together. We might think of “law” and have in mind it is something to keep, or ignore, or break.

  • Declaration of faith as we turn from 2015 to 2016

    The enemy rises up to stir in us anxiety and old fears. God is stirring us to remember something more powerful!  God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give wayand the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, – Psalm 46:1-2 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm46:1-2&version=NIV

  • As Dad

    Why is it I have a flood of thoughts about my kids and then only get out about three or four words at a time?

  • A prayer of blessing as we head into 2016

     May he give you the desire of your heartand make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy over your victoryand lift up our banners in the name of our God.May the Lord grant all your requests. – Psalm 20:4-5 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm20:4-5&version=NIV

  • The big 5-0

    In a few days I will be 50. FIFTY. 5-0. 49 has been good. It’s been a great year. Our family has added a daughter-in-law. We also celebrate our first grandson. It’s been a great year. Our church has made a big leap of faith, moving from it’s old facility into a new building and we’re trying to get all…

  • Encountering the Man of God

    Meeting the man of God has a deep impact.

  • The year of abundance… and hard work

    There are two “words” the Lord dropped into my heart for 2016. ABUNDANCE HARVEST He has given these words for my family and my church. This will be a year of provision. This will be a year of harvest. So much has transitioned in such a short time. For our church, we are out of our old building and into…

  • Christmas Eve 2015

    We need to rejoice in the gift of the moment and not keep wishing for something else.

  • Being grandpa

    Everyone who is one was absolutely right.  It IS the best thing!

  • Longing for his coming

    Advent is a reminder of the longing for Messiah the first time. Advent is also a reminder to stir up longing in our hearts for him to come again.