I spent a little time last night watching the NFL draft. The best of college football players waiting around to be picked by an NFL team. It reminded me of my youth when teams were picked and I just hoped not to be the last […]
Month: April 2016
Reverting to the Law
Yesterday was elevated by a Louisiana State Trooper who pulled me over for “no seat belt.” Really? This highly trained professional was spending his day on seat belts. There aren’t enough speeding or reckless or drunk driving violations going on? I hope he slept well […]
Passover
Years ago we used to celebrate Passover Jesus style. It’s amazing how the many traditions of the Passover meal are types of Jesus. Even in the basics of the event, there are things for us to consider. The Lord told His people to sacrifice a lamb […]
Prayer Begins with “P”
Do you sometimes wonder if prayer is a gimmick? We will get whatever we ask for, as long as it is God’s will. Doesn’t it seem that if it’s God’s will we shouldn’t have to ask for it? Won’t He do it anyway? Sometimes we […]
Elusive Anguish
I suspect most of us have experienced anguish, excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain. It’s when “ordinary” distress, suffering or pain gets kicked up to the next level. It so horrible that we are willing to do anything just to make it stop. We witness […]
Called to Heal the Brokenhearted
A good friend and fellow Kairos volunteer has written a book about Kairos, focused on Kairos at Angola. It’s a great read He interviewed volunteers (including me) and residents as well. There is much background info. You can order it from Amazon and there’s even […]
God’s Still Not Dead
Last night I saw God’s Not Dead 2. It was great because it was my grand daughter’s first outing only 10 days after her back surgery. It was great because we attended for free with a group from her church. It was great because… it […]
Speed His Coming
10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of […]