Celebrating my birthday around the world

Celebrating my birthday around the world

There are some birthdays I’ll never forgot. Last year, I got called off the lake and made a flying trip to the hospital because we weren’t sure my dad would make it. But he did and last month we rode the train at Silver Dollar City. On my 48th birthday I...

Finding purpose in pain

The Lord is gentle and precise, but that doesn’t mean life won’t hurt. Pain is an inevitable part of living in this busted up world, but don’t waste it. Peace comes from finding purpose in pain. As your wounds heal, allow God to redeem your pain. “Come, let us return...
The truth really does set you free

The truth really does set you free

The truth really does set you free   Make sure you know the truth, then make sure you believe it. Once you believe it, say it. Say it long enough until you’ll feel it, but you’ll never feel it first. Well, maybe you will, but emotions aren’t reliable and they...
What is God able to do?

What is God able to do?

What is God able to do? Redemption, restoration, healing. I’ve prayed and prayed and waited and waited. My friends prop me up and lift me up to the Father. Yet I’m still surrounded by what isn’t and mourning what should be. God what are you able to do with this mess...
Something happened at my church

Something happened at my church

An apology is due. I truly am sorry and regret what I did, but the Lord redeems all things and something happened at my church to turn this cranky member into a believer. It was personal, personal revival times two. Defining the right thing I tore open the envelope...