INVASIVE SPECIES OF THE SOUL

Every person, business, church, and culture has an emotional and spiritual ecosystem that must be protected from the introduction of invasive species. These invaders are dishonor, fear, hatred, and a host of other things that will upset the delicate balance of life...

Chasing Variants

Fear is the most powerful weapon in the arsenal of hell. If we can be convinced to live in fear, we will be prone to believe and follow anything that promises to alleviate our fear. Fear is birthed in a lie and morphs over time to become a variant of the original lie...

Hope for Cities

I lived in Portland, Oregon during college. I met my wife in the city. In those days Portland was a stable and beautiful place. Few cities in America have such a beautiful skyline. In the last few years parts of Portland have descended into despair. The nation watches...

Righteous Judgment

While working as a detective, I had a conversation with a noted lawyer during a recess in a court proceeding. He commented, “If it were a matter of law, I would rather have a judge, not a jury, hear my case. If the disposition of the case in my favor required an...

Follow the Impressions

We all receive impressions throughout the day. Some are just our mind connecting with our environment or a memory. Sometimes, it is the Lord wanting to start a conversation with us. He gets our attention by offering an impression. Writing has been a process the Lord...