Moments of Love, Life, & Laughter

Many are struggling to make sense of the world right now. Thankfully, the Bible contains simple principles to help us live above the fray. Beginning now, I encourage you to guard what comes into your eyes and ears. Turn off the 24-hour news cycles. Step away from any voices that are bitter, critical, judgmental, angry, jealous, busybodies, gossipers, liars, and manipulators. Our sight and hearing are portals and access points to our soul. The things we look at and listen to h

Several years ago, the Lord made a way for me to fulfill one of my deepest desires – to see Greece, Italy and Israel. He graciously provided a way for me to see all three countries on a single journey, with a cruise through the Mediterranean Sea. It was profound adventure in many ways. I walked the streets of Capernaum, sailed on the Sea of Galilee, visited Mamertine Prison, was baptized in the Jordan River, and explored the Island of Rhodes. In Rome we visited many ancient r

Exposing the Crisis of Spiritual Abuse The Church of North America has found itself in a crisis. Spiritual abuse is being reported and exposed at staggering levels. While the issue itself is not new, the way God has chosen to expose it in this hour is unprecedented. There is nowhere to run and nowhere to hide for the wolves who are guilty of harming God’s sheep. The Courage to Confront While I appreciate the courage of many faithful Christian leaders who have stepped forward

One Sunday morning I was preparing scrambled eggs for our Sunday morning Bible Study. It was a simple task I’d done many times before. I readied all my supplies and began by cracking the eggs on the counter before placing them in the bowl.  After successfully cracking several eggs, I reached for another. As soon as I whacked it on the counter, it completely fell apart in my hand and spilled all over the counter.  I scooped it up and threw it in the garbage before moving on to

Ephesians 4:11-16 describes five essential gifts that Jesus gave to His Church. These gifts, often referred to as "5-Fold Ministers", are people who serve distinct and unique functions within the household of faith. In order to have a balanced, thriving, and mature body of believers, the 5-fold ministry must be allowed to function in their assigned roles for the purpose of training, equipping, and maturing believers. Without the input and influence of all five ministers, it i