Today we start the first full week of our Lenten observation, Love Actually. My kids asked me this weekend, “Dad, have you seen that movie?” I admitted I have not. Apparently, there are some scenes and themes that I might not approve of. 🤭 Well, the devil had the name long enough. It’s time for… Continue Reading
This is a message I preached at my home church on Valentines Day, 2021. https://d2ag3jdu89hmr4.cloudfront.net/link_click/kUdnSlYVOg_clnrm/7e0f01951aceb13356f94fc81228620c Continue Reading
We are in the 1st weekend. The weekends are a little slower. I won’t do much of a devotional on Saturday and Sunday we take off from the 40 Days and focus on worship. I’ll say more about that in just a second. time in the Word. Today we read Psalm 15 again. Read Proverbs… Continue Reading
I am surprised by the things that surprise me lately. Many months of semi-separation and isolation, a whole week of near snowbound, a winter’s worth of cabin fever, and Doris has finally gone over the edge. Now, you know she is one of the sweetest, kindest, most loving people on the planet. Anyone would say,… Continue Reading
Well, we’ve made it to day 3. We are doing well. One more time, if you’re just joining, go back and read the last 2 or 3 blogs. They are short and it will help you get a running start. By the way, if you subscribe to this blog you will get a daily email… Continue Reading
Welcome to Day 2. If you’re just joining, go back and read the last 2 blogs. They are short and it will help you get a running start. By the way, if you subscribe to this blog you will get a daily email for the 40 days with the devotional reading and the scripture for… Continue Reading
Welcome to Lent. For some of us this is an annual observation. For some it may be a new thing. Either way I am excited about us journeying these 40 Days together. Here’s the plan for each day: time in the Word. Today we read Psalm 15 (actually read that everyday through Saturday. There is… Continue Reading
Join us here each day for a brief devotional thought, scripture reading, and prayer. Join us every Monday for a short video discussion of one of our 5 disciplines; every Friday for a inspirational (I hope) blog; and every other Wednesday ( including tomorrow) for our podcast, “What Difference Does That Make?” Scripture reading for… Continue Reading
A Lenten Plan to truly put into practice rituals for the next 6 weeks to participate in loving all of the things that God loves. For the 40 days of lent we invite you to ACTUALLY love the things that God loves, His word, His Presence, His people, His church, and His creation. I have… Continue Reading
I have been a guest on our local radio station the Friday before Valentine’s Day for the last few years. It is 8AM to 9AM on Friday morning, the time when only nursing home community rooms and oil change shops have their radio tuned to that program. They want me to come on and answer… Continue Reading