This very morning, the grave marker was lowered into its place. I didn’t want the day to come, but knew that it must. It feels so final. Yet strange hope rouses me. I remember Mama’s trust in Jesus. She knew,…

After our worship service concluded Sunday morning, a friend and member of our congregation approached me and told me that – though she had barely made it to church because of excruciating pain – the Lord had relieved her pain…

Maybe it’s just me, but – today – God seems quiet. I started blogging in early 2012. Once a week, without fail. Today is the first “post day” I have not known what to say. That’s a long stretch for…

The waters rose 26 feet in 45 minutes. Seven inches per minute. Terrifying. Thinking about frantic moms and dads searching desperately for their daughters after the tragedy at Camp Mystic is almost more than I can handle. As a shepherd,…

We never know what dangers are all around us. It was just a normal Disney cruise to the Bahamas, until it wasn’t. On Sunday, a little girl fell overboard from the fourth deck of the ship, the Disney Dream. In…

“See that you are not led astray.” That’s Christ’s warning to us in Luke 21:8. “For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them.” A little research…

I continue to be shocked and saddened by how little media coverage is given to the persecution of Christians on the global stage. I won’t blame anybody for this neglect, but I will take this opportunity to update you on…

On the Day of Pentecost, when the famous tongues of fire were poured out, how many men were gathered there? According to the Scriptures (Acts 1:15; 2:1-4), there were about 120 people in the upper room. But, if you look…

Everything about our country would be wonderful if it weren’t for those awful sinners. Ever felt like that? It’s an easy assumption. Until we read Luke 13:6-9. I didn’t plan to blog on this subject, but my personal Bible study…

Does your Christian life make you feel like you’re fighting a losing battle?If it does, you’re not alone. You are so not alone. Fellow pilgrims, the narrow way can be brutal. Our God is doing big things in us! To…