The walk with Jesus is a walk of discipline. That is why we are called disciples. That is why following Him is called discipleship. But discipline is not gritting your teeth and doing what you do not want to do. Discipline is having a heart open to being led by God. It is having a… Continue Reading
It seems we have lost the value of and appreciation for self-discipline. We want it now. We feel we are owed something. We don’t want to sweat. But there is grea power in regaining the art of discipline. https://youtu.be/p5FbE7-3D6Y Also, here’s an invite to the upcoming couples conference. Continue Reading
Just as we are making the final arrangements to be ready to celebrate Christmas, so we can be thinking about the preparations we need to make to create a better, stronger, more joyful walk with God is 2023 than we have ever known before. Today we talk about the things we need to do to… Continue Reading
Research says that people that are connected have less anxiety, more self-esteem, and better health. Why is that? This is a brief reflection after a week of being connected to some dear friends. https://youtu.be/J1oiHk2x-Wg Continue Reading
The video is blurry. That’s my gift to you. 😂😂 But a reminder to be a giver is never a bad idea. Click here for MondayMatters Video: https://youtu.be/karex6hFhmA And here’s a bonus, a cute video on “Validation.” https://youtu.be/Cbk980jV7Ao Continue Reading
I was asked by my church to write a response to the Roe vs Wade decision handed down last week. This is it. A Historic Move of God On January 22, 1973, our nation took what most people of faith would believe was a tragic turn when it made Roe vs Wade the law… Continue Reading
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Consider taking the 40 Days before Christmas to intentionally focus on the Coming King and on growing deeper in your faith. I invite you to an online devotional time starting tomorrow and ending on Christmas Eve. It is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. We will do 1 thing together for the 40 days,… 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
My mother-in-law was as Godly a woman as I have ever known. And she had one amazing gift. She could tick me off at the drop of a hat. It started when Doris and I were sitting with her parents on the front porch of their farmhouse. They were in one porch swing. Doris and… Continue Reading