We know that God is love. 1 John 4:16. Our problem is that we have so watered down the word that it has lost its real meaning. We think it’s an emotion, a feeling and not a commitment. It isn’t “Never having to say you’re […]
Author: Nick
Drug Dealers are Snitches
Broussard is basically a conservative community. It was strange then when I saw a man standing at a busy intersection dressed in the 90-degree heat in heavy clothing with a mask over his face. He was holding a handmade sign, “Drug Dealers Are Snitches.” I […]
The Good Hand Of God
It seems to me that some people are special. Sometimes I attribute it to luck, or hard work, or that they are just a favorite of God. Often, what looks like being special can sometimes mean a worldly success. I’m not talking about those guys. […]
Time Flies – As You Get Older
When I was a kid the time between Christmases, vacations, and Fridays seemed like eternity. No longer. The older I get the faster time flies. I’ve done some research and it’s not just me. Many feel time seems to accelerate as they grow older. Some […]
Where Have All the Demons Gone?
In Jesus’ life, he encountered demons, numerous times. They recognized who He was; although they seemed confused about his mission. Jesus controlled them by his word banishing them from the humans they were possessing, controlling, or influencing. Jesus gave his disciples the power to do […]
Mark – It All Starts With Repentance
Yesterday my Thursday morning men’s group decided to start a journey through the Gospel of Mark. Wanting to get a head start, I read Chapter 1. Something hit me in the face: It all starts with Repentance. In Chapter 1 we learn that John the […]
Butt Dialer
I have had many titles in my life and I am pretty proud of most of them. Some are based on relationships: husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. All pretty cool. Some were based on position: Legalman First Class (U. S. Navy), Pastor, Yes I was a […]
Lover Fighter
When asked “Are you a lover or a fighter?” I don’t have a pat answer. I guess it depends on where I am in life. I know I’m a lover when it comes to those close to me: my wife of 52 years, my daughter, […]