Remembering My First Love

This season of quarantine has found me remembering part of my first love. Being born again in a Spirit-filled Methodist church in the 1970s meant singing the scriptures. The Jesus movement took many forms, including singing from the Book of Continue reading Remembering My First Love

Choosing God’s Best

Making the best choice is not always easy. This week, I chose to ask God for His best, no matter if my preference is different. I know it pleased Him, and He reminded me that choice is a good pattern Continue reading Choosing God’s Best

He Is Lord Most High

Psalm 7:7,17 Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high….I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New Continue reading He Is Lord Most High

Another Pruning

This period of isolation and true confinement results in still another season of pruning for me. Jesus made it clear that our path is to become better fruit producers – and the less of me there is, the more of Continue reading Another Pruning

Dress Rehearsal

The church is responding positively to what I see as an ongoing rehearsal. The corona virus is clearly a serious issue in the realms of health, politics, and the economy. The tragic loss of life is horrific. But I believe Continue reading Dress Rehearsal

Being of Sound Mind

Health concerns are at the forefront of the news. I am remembering all the times in my life when my health was an overriding issue and how God provided healing, but especially when He gave my physicians wisdom for and Continue reading Being of Sound Mind

Faithfulness Revealed

Convertible/sunroof weather floods Southeast Texas just now. My open SUV sunroof and riding around with my CD player blasting reminds me of my white 1973 MGB convertible. I loved driving that car. It was my last before the years of Continue reading Faithfulness Revealed

Provision for my Calling

God is teaching me about what I believe and how it makes a difference in the effectiveness of my prayer life. Fortunately, that knowledge has exposed a lie that I had accepted for many years, including after accepting Jesus as Continue reading Provision for my Calling

New Year, Renewed Hope

Isaiah 43:18-19 “Do not remember the former things, Or ponder the things of the past. Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even Continue reading New Year, Renewed Hope

God’s Entryway

Many of us have people in our lives we pray for to receive salvation. A phrase struck my soul and heart mightily today in that regard. My younger son recommended Jack Deere’s “Even in Our Darkness: A Story of Beauty Continue reading God’s Entryway