It’s Time To Plan Your Escape

This morning, I began to hear in my mind the soundtrack from the Sound of Music. It took me back to those times when Jan and I would visit Salzburg, Austria. On our visit, we toured the von Trapp family estate and saw firsthand the magical setting of the movie as we...

The Therapy of Simple Pleasures and Good Friends

There are some negative moods that are shifted by simply enjoying good food with good friends. I’ve had negative attitudes adjusted over a plate of biscuits and gravy or a rack of baby back ribs in the presence of faithful friends. Life is best lived in the company of...

Suspicion is on the Prowl

A spirit of suspicion is working overtime to divide the Church. In the last 18 months, I have had people I’ve known for years doubt my integrity and motives simply because I view a particular aspect of God’s Kingdom from a slightly different perspective. When this...

Do It Again, Lord

Yesterday, Jan and I were asked to bring a word of encouragement at the end of the service at our home church in Medford, Oregon. When I was asked to share, the Lord gave me two words, “rebuild and restore.” Around those two words, the Lord would form the content of a...

When Accusation is Afoot

A search through Scripture will reveal that God does not use accusation to challenge His people. Accusation is a tactic used by Satan and his demonic minions against the people of God to weaken their faith and challenge their trust in God. Sadly, whenever a follower...