Words matter
It was one of those teachable moments between parent and child. It was around 1995. My young daughter was watching a television show in one room, while I was in…
Activated by the Light
When Jesus shines on us with his forgiveness, then we can do what we are made to do. My solar calculator is truly a marvel. I still have one on…
Easter firsts
So how can you be first if you put others first? We look to Jesus for the answer to that riddle. Putting others first was at the heart of Jesus’…
Christ in me
Christ died for me, and now he lives and rules in me. Little words make all the difference. I’m talking about prepositions like on or around or through. Four hours…
Be an influencer
They are called influencers. They might be athletes, actors, or musicians. By definition, influencers influence. They can change the thinking or behavior of their followers, and the top influencers have…
Tucked away safely
As God’s children, we are hidden under the robe of Christ’s perfection. The rain poured down in buckets with no sign of letting up. The boy and his father waited…
Worship that encourages
It was a pastoral visit during which actions spoke volumes. And it was a good thing that actions spoke, because the pastor did not utter a word. A pastor visited…
Give God your broken heart
Lent is not a self-improvement project; it is a surrender. Some of us voluntarily give up something we enjoy for Lent. We think that Jesus sacrificed himself for us so…
Grassroots visits
In this, my fourth year with Forward in Christ (FIC), there is a little bit of road in the rearview mirror. I can look back and assess what goals our…