Psalm 151

Some people heard her say, “I sing in bars.”.  I heard her say she was a missionary.  One of her missionary songs, described a very dark period of her life … a journey through disappointment and discouragement … November Wind.  As I listened I was reminded...

Sunday Morning Ruminations

Some Sunday morning rumination or rambling or whatever … There is still that feeling of pain deep in my heart. Perhaps it is disappointment in myself, thinking that I should have been able to grit my teeth and “tough it out”. Maybe it is the predictability...

Safari

I have a friend who just returned from an African safari. His wife, daughter and Angleburt, the guide, freely 4-wheeling across the wild savannah, experiencing the wild life up close and personal. They have pictures to prove it. Lions, cheetahs and leopards(above just...

Down and Out

… he descended into hell Beautiful Saturday morning … the “between” day on Easter weekend. He is Alive … though in the grave … laying siege to hell itself and Satan is on the defense. His miserable fortress is being shaken and this day is the one that...

Be THOU My Vision

Jesus is my vision . . . the sole vision that I have for my life, my family and the Church. When asked by people “What is your vision for the church?”, I feel so obligated to lay out the future before their eyes. I can’t see ten seconds into the...

New Year’s Realizations

I am going to add another relevant word to your New Year’s repertoire.  Let’s call it a precursor to a resolution . . . and being a preacher . . . a reverend if you will, trained to sacrifice the message for the sake of alliteration . . . drum roll . . ....