The ancient roads aren’t paved at all

The ancient roads aren’t paved at all

We’ve been in ministry for a long time now, and our most important lessons have been learned by living our faith journey with biblical truth. Don’t let anyone convince you that the faithful life is always  easy and filled with joy. It never has been, and it never will...
The difference between faithful and Pharisee

The difference between faithful and Pharisee

Every Christian has Pharisee potential. At times, there is a fine line between faithful and Pharisee. If you are like me, you are looking forward to the midterm elections so we can get rid of all those commercials! Most of the political ads are slanderous, and I...
Pumpkin Spice theology

Pumpkin Spice theology

All the back-to-school stuff has been shoved to the clearance corner and the shelves are filling with fall leaves, pumpkins, and all things Halloween. I for one am glad to see it. I have been looking forward to September since the middle of June! It was a long, dry,...
When God whispers

When God whispers

My blog posts this month are about listening to God.  He speaks to servants who listen.  But sometimes God whispers.  Why is that? GOD’S WHISPER IS PERSONAL When did you last whisper to someone?  Chances are, it was someone you love. We don’t whisper in the ears of...
Share God’s word, not word salad

Share God’s word, not word salad

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to share God’s word with perfect clarity?  I’ve most often muddled the task when I have assumed I know what to say instead of understanding I don’t. The only perfect words are authored by our perfect God and it’s easy to get in his way...