Living a Simple Life
For years I’ve had a sign in our living room reminding me to do my best to lead a simple and quiet life. When we first got married it was a sign that said “It takes very little to lead…
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Every Family Needs an Imaginary Door
If you are a parent who has children in your home, there is a door that it would be helpful for you to always keep in mind. It’s a door that I first heard about when I read Edith Schaeffer’s…
Three Questions to Ask Yourself This Summer
With all of the pressures, demands, and busyness of life that we face, questions like these three – asked in a time of solitude and prayer and reflection – could be one of the best things we could do this summer.
We Need to Be Lookers and Learners…Like a Two-Year Old
Early in our marriage, Bernice had a chat with me about my bathroom behavior. I thought it was fine but she thought otherwise. She explained that I pretty much always left water all over the place – on the counter,…
Three Prayers We Should Be Praying for Those We Love
Almost 2,000 years ago Paul traveled around telling people the amazing story of what God had just done for them through Jesus. As people listened and believed, a community of Christ-followers was born in the cities he visited. Though he…
A Simple Checklist for Moms & Dads
There are a number of passages in the Bible that help us understand what it means to be a good parent to our children. I Thessalonians gives us four things worth considering as we evaluate how we’re doing as moms and dads.
A Simple, Practical Way to Read and Study the Bible
I believe God gave us the information that is in the Bible for two main reasons: So we can know the truth about who He is – and who we are – by understanding the history of God & man…
Three Things to Do the Next Time You’re Exhausted
If you’re like most people, you face times of physical exhaustion. I’m a card carrying member of that club. Life gets way too busy. Exhaustion happens. Often after an abundance of energy is spent on doing something good. Take for…
Should We Call It Vacation If We Don’t Vacate?
It may be harder now to vacate than ever before. It sure seems like that to me. Of the thirty-five years I’ve served in my role as a Lead Pastor, I think I can say it’s harder for me to vacate for vacation now than it ever was before.
Take Some Time This Summer to Rest & Reflect
No matter what stage of life you are in, summer is a time when we are conditioned to think about slowing down. Even if it’s been a long long time since we were in school, we all remember that feeling…