When Lisa and I met 3 years ago, I thought I was in okay shape for a 39 year old. I mean, I couldn’t run a marathon or anything but I wasn’t exceeding any weight limits for travel either. Then came Lisa…and a doctor with a blood pressure cuff. Between the two of them, I …
There is a story told of a man who was quite impressed by his friend, particularly his strong faith in God. One day he said to the friend, “I believe that if God were to say to you, jump through this brick wall, you would immediately jump without asking questions.” The friend replied, “If God …
I was really interested in this story my executive pastor sent to me this morning. It seems evangelical explorers (I didn’t know they divided them on theological stance these days) have discovered what appears to be Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat in present day Turkey. It’s an interesting story but it’s not the first time …
I love the Church (that’s capital “C” as in the whole body of Christ). I love my church too. I’m very fortunate to shepherd one of the greatest groups of people I know. I’ve been around God’s people from the day I was born. I say all that in order to say this: God’s people …
Thanks for all the prayers this week while I was in Orlando. It was a great conference and the people at FMGMA were wonderful to work with. It was kind of funny. From the moment I got there, I got various apologies for the presence of palm readers and tarot card readers from people, especially …
Sure would appreciate your prayers as I head to the airport today. I will be speaking tomorrow (Wednesday) at a Florida medical meeting…the day after the tarot card readers and the palm readers. That’s no joke! I’m not exactly sure how all this will play out…palm readers followed by a Baptist minister. I’m just stupid …
It seems that I’m having more conversations these days with Christ followers who seem to be down or frustrated or overwhelmed or depressed. Maybe it is the economy. Maybe it is their personal situation. Maybe it is the hectic pace of their lives or the tattered nature of their relationships or the fragile state of …
“Later” is such a dangerous word. It is filled with delays, broken promises, lack of discipline and missed opportunities. Sure, like any other word, it has its positives. It can teach us much about the need for patience or delayed gratification. In some instances, it allows time for seasoning and maturity. But, taken to its …
Like many of you, I’ve often thought about what it would be like to be a kid again. That thought would be especially tantalizing if I could go back to those days and still retain all that I have learned from life to this point. Maybe I’d take more chances, worry less about little things …
It’s there every time I go into our bathroom, hanging between my sink and Lisa’s. It only went out last week but it’s been a constant reminder of things left undone. So, every time I brush my teeth or take my vitamins or wash my hands, there is this bulb…I swear it’s staring at me. …