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I have a confession:  though I love what this Season is all about, I am very saddened by the commercialism with which Society has tainted it. Black Friday’s have now spread out to terrific buy’s Thursdays, and Cyber Mondays.  Sure, Read more…

The thief  comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

John 10:10 New American Standard

“Abundance?” during this time when our economy is poor, when tragedies hit, when crime is rampant?

Abundance?  Really?  Let’s talk. (more…)

Let’s be honest.  There are some people who consider ‘having a devotional time’ a bit less painful than having a tooth extracted. Not that they want it this way, but every time they hear that question, ‘how is your devotional time?’, the response is less than lackluster.

In fact, statistics indicate that 35% of Christians read the Bible on a regular basis.  I find that so ironic, given that God has daily wisdom for us to meet all our needs, and we don’t ask Him?

While Christians understand the reasons for devotional time, there is a lot of floundering on how to do it, when to do it, and what to do.  Books have been written about this very concern, but, alas, some individuals still struggle.

May I offer my suggestions on what works for me? (more…)

Have you ever heard someone say “God showed up in church today?” When I was a lot, this  phrase “God’s Spirit moved in the service” would either spook me or leave scratching my head in bewilderment. Now it is different. Read more…

I am so looking forward to Sunday  Not that I can’t think about Jesus on other days, or, for that matter pray, or talk with others about my Christian faith; but, on Sunday, I get to go to church to Read more…

Precis: I want to help others understand the need and the blessings that come from drawing closer to God the need to press closer rests in the fact that if we don’t, we will drift away…simply by doing nothing.  (Hebrews) Read more…