The Long Haul
It is Father’s Day weekend so I was reflecting on the journey I have been on as a dad. Becoming a dad happened quickly. Being a dad has been a long distance journey. None of my sons have ever said…
It Takes Power to Change Your Perspective
It is common for the human mind to reach conclusions that sound logical even though they aren’t true. For instance: I need to look out for myself because no one else will. Living together before marriage is like test-driving a…
Gentlemen, Start Your Attitude
How is your attitude today? I ask it that way because my outlook on life shifts daily. Just this week, I have watched my attitude change frequently. For instance, on Monday I started out numb. I was coming off a…
Simple Miracles
We often miss the good things God is doing in our lives because they are so normal we fail to see them. I drove home last night from a meeting without incident. It took about 40 minutes and I usually…
Maintaining Enthusiasm
Getting excited about doing something does not guarantee you will succeed at it, maintaining enthusiasm when the initial excitement has worn off will. I was reflecting today on the fact that my youngest son, Caleb, is at Harding University in…
Confidence in the Dark
We were not going to miss going through Hezekiah’s tunnel when we were in Jerusalem. It is a 1750 foot passageway built to bring water from one side of the city to the other during the reign of King Hezekiah…
When God Stirs You Up
Yesterday I met an engineer by the name of Richard who understands what it means for God to stir your heart. He is the founder of the San Diego Christian Film Festival. The notion of getting people of faith in…
Jesus, My Friend
I have been thinking about what it means to have a friendship with Jesus for a while. For whatever reason, it has become an important subject to me. I tend to think of friendship as having fun with and supporting…
Anyone Can Start It
It only takes one decision to change everything. Imagine you were King Hezekiah at the beginning of 2 Chronicles 29. You are 25 years old. The previous king was stubborn, hard-hearted and just plain evil. He had killed a number…