A number of churches these days clamor for a return to the days of the first century and the simplicity of the early New Testament Church. In one sense I see the draw, the nostalgia after all of returning to the simplicity of where it all began. But I'm not Read more…
Biking ThroughAlmost before we knew it, we were transfixed into another time, crossing the creek at Antietam, and cycling through the site of one of the most ferocious battles of the Civil War. As often is the case, yesterday found me reminiscing with several friends about this very trip and Read more…
The question is not whether we have wings, but rather how much are we willing to open them up—– Over the course of any month I listen to a number of TED talks. For those of you who may not know of "TED", it is forum that was introduced a Read more…
Given the nature of the world we live in I found it informative to read about a pilot recently who, during her maneuvers, prepared to make an upward assent but upon pulling the wheel upward sharply, immediately crashed into the ground. She had somehow been flying upside down. It is Read more…
We hear a lot about how hard it is in the world, and how difficult it is to retain a Christian testimony, amidst the constant threats on our liberty and our walk with God. But if I may steal a page from my Sunday sermon… — I’ll remind you that Read more…
A CELL WITH UNTAPPED POWER POWER AND AUTHORITY are highly sought after prizes In the world of work and play. If you follow what people are reading, what gets posted on LinkedIn, and what the current business seminars offer, it often has something to do with taking charge of relationships, Read more…
THE REAL VALUE OF YOUR EQ! THE OTHER DAY, a friend of mine, who happens to serve as the “Networking Educator” for a networking group I’m part of, directed his remarks to the topic of “EQ”. For those of you who may not follow EQ, otherwise known as “Emotional Intelligence”, Read more…
Consider a man named Jake, faced with a sudden relocation to a new area. While stopped at a rest area, he spots Rae, the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. He inquires about her, learns where she lives and makes a visit. Her father, Labion, much more the pragmatist, Read more…
Been thinking about the difficulties we encounter when trying to walk with God on our own power. We are supposed to, as The Apostle Paul says, “have the mind of Christ”, but frequently the track record of our decisions speak otherwise and in failing to engage the mind of God, Read more…
THESE ARE THE GENERATIONS OF YOUR LIFE (FUTURE) Genesis 10; 11:27; 37 Interspersed through he narrative of Genesis is a repetitive phrase that captures my interest. The author could have simply noted the passing of time by noting another name. In fact, it does that… Such and such is the Read more…
