Routine Maintenance  

  One of the most life-changing purchases a man can make for himself is that of a good grill or smoker. I have enjoyed countless meals of steak, ribs, chicken, and Thanksgiving turkey, bathed in that beautiful, rich hickory flavor, all thanks to my smoker. It has...

Humility Inventory

Scripture: I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Psalms 34:1,2 “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of...

Problem Prayers

Scripture: “Keep on praying and guard your prayers with thanksgiving.” — Colossians 4:2 “When you call me and come and pray to me, I will listen to you.” — Jeremiah 29:12   Reflection: I listened to a friend pray that other day. I have grown accustomed to him...

The Seven Joys

Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are...

Contending with His Energy

  Scripture: “To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” Col 1:29 “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”  Phil 4:13 NLT Reflection: The second law of thermodynamics states that if left to its...

The Cardinal Question

The Cardinal Question “Who do you say I am?”   The big question came just after Jesus healed a blind man in the town of Bethsaida. Jesus and the disciples were hiking into the hill country toward the region of Caesarea Philippi, a place known for its debauchery and...