I visited with a friend yesterday about the stories of Gideon & Samson (their stories are recorded in the Old Testament book of Judges). Possessing polar-opposite personalities, their stories are as opposite as they are similar. In a nutshell, Gideon was a weak man that God made strong. While Samson was a strong man that … Continue reading Broken? Then You’re Right Where God Wants You.
The Bible
Suicide and the Bible – Part 1 of 2
NOTE: On May 13, 2013, my son, Jordan, took his own life. He was 19. What follows is one of the blogs I wrote in response to that event. nw ALSO: If you have been, or are, suicidal, there is HOPE and there is HELP, in abundance! You matter. You are loved. You have infinite … Continue reading Suicide and the Bible – Part 1 of 2
What Evidence Do I Have That There’s a God? And That He’s Good?
The words of the ancient Greek philosopher (3rd century B.C.), Epicurus, sums up most modern atheistic/skeptic thought on this particular topic: "Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to; or he cannot and does not want to. If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If … Continue reading What Evidence Do I Have That There’s a God? And That He’s Good?
What Proof Is There That God Loves Me?
There have been moments these past months that I've wanted to give up on God. I'm simply being honest. As one who grew up in a severely alcoholic home, I witnessed more violence as a child than I care to remember. As a full-time pastor now for some 30 years, I've had, on occasion, the … Continue reading What Proof Is There That God Loves Me?
A Grief Observed
Grief – the type we’ve faced since May 13th – is unlike anything my family has ever known. It has changed us. That said, although we think of Jordan every minute of every day, some days are good – really good – as our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, slowly restores our souls. One thing that’s become … Continue reading A Grief Observed
All Things Through Christ Jesus
Well, I lost it emotionally this morning as I was leading music. But, the Body known at BHBC lifted me, embraced me, and carried me through the rest of the music portion of our worship service.I really can't imagine not being among this very special "family" during this time. A friend of mine who was … Continue reading All Things Through Christ Jesus
Blessing in the Loss
Matthew 5:4 (The Message) “You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you."
Soul Food
Isaiah 40:28-29, 31 - "...The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak [He causes it to multiply and increase]...those who [wait on, … Continue reading Soul Food
Firewall
Speaking through the prophet, Zechariah, God described to Israel the protection & peace He would provide for all of His people after Christ's return. Of course, "this side of the cross," we have this protection & peace, spiritually - in Christ, right now! Zechariah 2:5 - "And I will be to her a wall of … Continue reading Firewall
You Want Me to Go Where??
If you're like me, you've read (and heard read) the 23rd Psalm countless times. Written by David, this "Shepherd's Psalm" is one of the psalms I've quoted over & over since May 13th when my son, Jordan, met the Shepherd face to face. To his seminary students, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (executed by Hitler's SS in 1945), … Continue reading You Want Me to Go Where??