Defining Fringe Elements

Most of us have heard the phrase “fringe element.” Typically, those words are used negatively, describing a group of people outside the mainstream. Not all who are on the fringe are negative. Jesus and first-century believers were called a sect, a fringe element of...

A Rollercoaster Ride of Faith

This morning, I experienced a sensation like I did the first time I rode a roller coaster. I believe the Lord brought the memory back to prepare me for the future. The first time I rode a rollercoaster was on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk in California. I was about eight...

Understanding Times and Seasons

This morning, Jan and I talked about ways to recalibrate our lives in preparation for the coming of 2021. We realize some things are transpiring that do not give us the luxury of waiting until January 1 to enter deeper spiritual disciplines. Daniel’s life was the...

For the Tired, Exhausted, and Disgusted Ones

I want to speak to those of you who are tired, exhausted, and disgusted by the current state of affairs. Relief is coming.  You have become fatigued by the relentless attacks taking place from both sides of critical social issues. It seems never to end, and no...

Ancient Conflicts

When followers of Christ focus only on the battles being fought in the earthly realm between political and religious spirits, they will have little Kingdom impact on the affairs of culture. The conflicts we currently see being played out on the national and world...