The Intensity of the Gospel Message………

As Jesus enters His time of ministry, the pace of the Gospel message seems to kick into high gear. Miracles, teachings, deep discussions with His disciples, and special encounters with all sorts of broken people fill the last three years of Jesus’ life with...

What Keeps You Going??

I’ve spent a lot of years struggling with the fact that “I am what I eat.” I’ve always had a weakness for sweets, a love for breads, and a desire for diet pop. About five weeks ago, I gave up pop all together. It hasn’t been the easiest...

We were Created for Suspense by a Suspense-Filled God………

I didn’t take my camera last night. I’m not sure why. I looked at it several times sitting on my kitchen table, but I decided it would be nice to just watch a game for a change and not be hidden behind a camera lens. I’ve taken so many soccer...

Stepping Into a Great Story……….

I’ve always been drawn to written communication. Mom reminds me that when I was young, I would often choose to write letters to her and dad and lay them on their pillow when there was something big I wanted to say but struggled to get out through spoken words....

What Everyone Wants From Jesus and What He Wants From Us………

As I read through the Gospels, I’m almost overwhelmed as I realize how the crowds pressed in on Jesus every chance they could. Heal me. Heal him. Heal her. Heal us. Remove this evil spirit. Raise this person from the dead. Constant requests for personal, yet...