New Year, New Day

New Year, New Day

January 1, 2024. The first day of the new year. It happens only once every 365 days. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you commit to make this year, the year you get in shape. Maybe you decide it’s time to get your finances in order. Maybe...
The Joy of the Lord

The Joy of the Lord

Do you equate having joy with being happy? While they are similar in definition, for me, happiness is momentary. Happiness is tied up in things or events. My new kitchen stove makes me happy. Seeing a beautiful sunset makes me happy. A good day at work makes me happy....
Overflow

Overflow

How can you tell a juicy, sweet, tasty orange from one that is dry and flavorless? Which orange would you prefer to have in your fruit bowl just waiting for a family member or guest to bite into it? How can you tell a follower of Christ from a fan? Which would be the...
Follow Me

Follow Me

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.Luke 9:23 Are you a follower or are you a fan? I was sure I was a follower until I read Kyle Idleman’s book, Not a Fan. His book challenged me –...
Bonsai!

Bonsai!

A commercial for the Super Bowl cost advertisers $6-7 million dollars for a 30 second spot. This does not include the actors’ fees or production costs of the ad. Why would a company be willing to spend so much money for just 30 seconds of your time? Simply put,...