Sharing the Blessing

On our morning walk, Jan and I processed the subject of financial blessing and sharing. We have come to realize that a portion of each unexpected gift God gives us has another destination in mind. We are not the terminal point of the blessing. In sharing, we multiple...

Sold a Bill of Goods

Growing up, when my parents had adult conversations, I would occasionally hear them make comments that didn’t register with my young mind. As I grew up and matured some of those colloquialisms were finally understood and made sense. One such comment was, “They were...

Moving Forward Without the Reins of Control

This is for some of you a season of life that resembles a wagon master trying to steer his horses without reins. A disconnect has taken place from your ability to control the direction of certain aspects of your life. This is not a work of hell. It is a God-ordained...

Seasons of Spiritual Drought

The American West has been in what some are now calling a Millineum Drought. This is the worst drought in recorded history. Lakes like Powell and Mead are at historic lows. Fourteen states that rely on the water from these lakes for homes, communities, and farming are...

We Can’t Outrun Some Things

There are some circumstances in life where we can’t outrun what is coming. In these situations, we are not left without a way of escape. With God, there is always another option. In Oregon where Jan and I live, if you take a trip to the coast you will notice signs...