I woke up starving this morning. I’ve been trying to lose a little weight and because I ate a big lunch yesterday I didn’t let myself eat much for dinner last night. So when I awoke, I was famished. I’ve always been a big breakfast eater, but in recent months I’ve kind of lost my appetite in the mornings. Whereas… Read More
Some lines in the Bible crack me up. Case in point: “Don’t you know what I am talking about by now?” Jesus asked. Mark 8:21 That is, that line cracks me up until it convicts the stew out of me. Jesus’ disciples had been spending night and day with Him. They had watched Him heal people, cast out demons, feed… Read More
I’m one of God’s favorites. No, I’m not bashful about that at all. Know why? Because I seek His favor every day. In fact, there is nothing more important to me than God’s favor. I need, desperately, to have His favor upon my life every single moment of every single day. I ask for it; I seek it; I claim;… Read More
Ever wonder what your life looks like to others? Do people see you as frantic or peaceful? Hurried or rested? Climbing and striving or contented and calm? To put it in the vernacular of Psalm 23, do you look like that sheep lying down in green pasture? You know the one. The contented sheep that doesn’t want for anything because… Read More
I’ve always liked being “in the know.” Conversely, I can’t stand being out of the loop. You know how that feels. You’re with a group of people and enjoying good conversation with a steady beat. Someone says something sharp and pithy and you chime in with your own witty sentiments. Everyone either laughs or nods their heads in agreement. Someone… Read More