As you know by now, Billy Graham passed recently. Though Billy lived a long life of ninety-nine years, his passing reminded me once again of life’s brevity. Billy never claimed to place much hope in this life, in its circumstances or successes. Rather, he lived his days in light of eternity. In speaking of eternity, Billy said, “someday you …
New Beginnings
Welcome to 2018. Having completed our annual journey around the sun, we begin again. There is something refreshing about new beginnings; the laying down of the old and embracing the new. January is such a beginning; the year ahead a blank slate waiting to be painted and a new chapter waiting to be written. At home, the Christmas decorations …
Somewhere past the middle
It’s easy to get lost in life. Seasons come and go. Some linger longer than others, like a winter that doesn’t want to let go, or like Indian summers days here in Oklahoma that hesitate to yield to the coming fall. When I was younger, seasons seemed endless and time was on my side. Now that I am older, time …
Small things
We have a tendency to overemphasize big, a fact which seems completely unnecessary and somewhat ironic because big is big and doesn’t need our emphasis and focus. Because of it’s size, big demands attention. Small on the other hand could use our help and support. Due to its diminutive stature, small is often times overlooked and if we are not …
It’s not about you!
I opened my Bible recently to the book of Zechariah and skimmed through its pages. I discovered it filled with promises; promises of return and restoration, promises of blessing, promises of prophecy fulfilled and sins forgiven. After thumbing through the chapters, I returned to the first page of the first chapter and began to read. Right out of the gate, …
What do you believe about God?
I have read and heard many times that what you believe about God is the most important thing about you. I believe this to be true. So what is it that you believe about God? So much for beating around the bush! When Jesus walked the earth, He declared that He was God’s beloved son, that He had come from …
True Riches
Things are not always as they appear. We must look deeper beyond the surface of things to see things as they really are. Appearances can be deceptive and fleeting. I desire to provide well for my family and leave an inheritance for my children someday. In this pursuit, it is easy to get trapped in the insatiable desire for more. …
Seeing Differently
I want to see differently. Have you ever noticed that some people can just see things that others miss? Billy Crockett wrote about his friend Rich Mullins, both amazing musicians and favorites of mine, “What I loved best about Rich were his eyes. He could see things. Any decent painter would say it isn’t about brush and texture, it’s about …
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