THE TIMING OF GOD

For the last month, I thought I was developing something akin to OCD – an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Several times during the night, while embraced by the warmth of our comfortable bed, I would be compelled to wake up and roll over to check the time...

WHAT REALLY MATTERS

After the recent election cycle that caused great concern for some and a lack of interest in others, it is time to recalibrate our purpose as followers of Jesus Christ. Without a periodic recalibration of our faith, we will drift away from our Kingdom purpose to...

PROTECTING THE CREDIBILITY OF OUR VOICE

A passion for causes and issues can be a good thing if directed by the Spirit. How we handle our passion will determine if our voice is credible and trustworthy.  Our credibility is compromised when we speak from a pool of emotions not yet disciplined by a fruit...

PATROLLING THE STREETS OF LIFE

The dream I had last night was vivid and real. It was also very uncomfortable. In the dream, I was a newly hired deputy sheriff somewhere in Texas. I simply appeared on a street amid pedestrians walking on a sidewalk.  In the dream, I arrived in full uniform. I...

THE THREAT OF TRANSITION SPACE

I watched a sickening video of a man being attacked in broad daylight by two criminals who were robbing him. It was brutal and animalistic.  It is upsetting that such blatant acts of violence take place. Lawlessness is on the rise. It is wise to learn how to reduce...

IN YOUR DEFENSE

When you speak something that is contrary to an established opinion, an opinion assumed as an unchangeable fact, there will be opposition. When people begin to toss about their favorite proof text of Scripture or their religious lineage to support their opinion and...