READING BETWEEN THE LINES

We are being told that to discover the truth requires that we read between the lines. In that empty space is a widening vagueness that allows people to interpret what is true employing vain imaginations and wild speculation to lead the way. Paul told the Corinthians,...

PROPHETIC WARNINGS

Prophetic words of warning that seem harsh and out of sync with the calm illusion of a forever stable status quo can disrupt those living on the beach of assumption who are lounging in their illusion. These disruptive words come long before the tsunami of reality...

THE BREATH OF GOD

The image I saw was a believer standing before a person of authority in full uniform. The person of authority was wearing captain bars designating their rank. I knew the captain represented more than a single person. They stood as a representative of a system of...

PREPARING FOR GRADUATION

As I sought the Lord and tried to understand what is happening at this moment in history, I came away with two words – preparation and graduation.  All will be offered preparation, but not all will graduate. One aspect of this time of preparation will be our...

PUCKER UP

In August, Jan and I will celebrate 50 years of marriage. One thing has been present in our relationship for all those years – touch. Whether it’s a hug, puckered lips offering a kiss, or a love pat in passing, I want Jan to experience my love for her every...

FINDING COMMON GROUND

Finding common ground with people to resolve an issue and move forward together is a noble task. It’s noble if in the process we don’t compromise our integrity or dishonor who or what we represent.  Politics is where most of us see the process of compromise in a...