Change is tough. We become comfortable in our stages of life. Kids want to be adults, but not really. They want to have the freedom of adulthood without responsibility. That just doesn’t fly. Adults more than ever don’t want to be “responsible” adults. Being “free” […]
A Simple Touch
When I woke at 5 this morning, I knew my wife was still awake and had probably been awake all night. I reached out and held her hand. Five minutes later she was sound asleep. My wife has suffered from insomnia for years. She starts […]
Swimming with Jesus
Recently my pastor encouraged us to find a time each day to be alone with Jesus. He has “coffee” with Jesus. He takes a cup of coffee into a darkened room and spends time with the Lord. He cited others who go into nature or […]
I Didn’t Go To Church Today – And That was a Good Thing
I missed church today. That’s pretty unusual for me, particularly recently. I like to go to church. I enjoy the fellowship and the praise and worship and I tolerate the sermons pretty well. Today, I had too much going on. So I downloaded the Wow […]
This is Church
Two of my church brothers spent the morning helping me with a project. It wasn’t just advice or encouragement or new ideas. It was all of that, but it was also hard work on a cold day. I couldn’t keep up with those two. I […]
Daily Spiritual Affirmations
I enjoy reading Frank Viola I particularly enjoyed this recent writing: This year, I created 6 spiritual affirmations that I read every morning. These affirmations ground and center me as a kingdom citizen at the start of each day. I even printed out several copies […]
Synchronized Floating
I tell people that I “swim” six days a week. I spend an hour in the pool. I move up and down a swimming lane in the Olympic pool at the Fontana center. My method is a bit unorthodox. I do it all on my back. […]
Of Lovers, Liars and He Man Woman Haters
Tomorrow morning at Amana Christian Fellowship in Maurice at 9 we will mix Lovers, Liars, and He Man Woman Haters. There will be a confession of lying in church. There will be an attempt to recruit you into a Gang. If you miss you have no […]