A LITTLE BEDTIME STORY: IS GOD ENOUGH?

This all started with reading a Bible verse in Isaiah. The bed is too short on which to stretch out; the blanket is too small to cover you (Isaiah 28:20). Have you ever slept in a bed too small for your body? I will spare you the circumstances which found me searching for a restingContinue reading “A LITTLE BEDTIME STORY: IS GOD ENOUGH?”

DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?

We are watching the figure skating dance competition at the Winter Olympics. This captivating event combines athletic prowess with artistic expression. Pairs of skaters perform choreographed routines to music, showcasing intricate footwork, synchronized movements, and expressive storytelling on ice. Every dance was highlighted by high lifts, crazy spins, and courageous faith in one’s partner. AsContinue reading “DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?”

WRONG TURNS ON THE ROAD OF LIFE

The Road of Life is not a straight highway. There are curves and hills and turns and detours. The unsuspected changes to our planned route do not show up on our current road map. Google redirections are not available. A recent reminder of that feeling of helplessness came on my long six-hour trip home alongContinue reading “WRONG TURNS ON THE ROAD OF LIFE”

A CUP OF HOPE! (Part 2)

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). REVIEW: HOPE IS THE CONFIDENT EXPECTATION OF EXPERIENCING ALL THE FUTURE GOOD GOD HAS PROMISED…SOMEHOW…SOMEWAY…SOMETIME. ILLUSTRATION: Fill the cup of coffee. Make it fresh,Continue reading “A CUP OF HOPE! (Part 2)”

A CUP OF HOPE

Would you like your life to be filled to overflowing with fresh Hope, Joy, and peace? A PRAYER OF HOPE! (Part 1) Romans 15:13 is a wonderful prayer that God wants every believer to experience: “Now may the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will aboundContinue reading “A CUP OF HOPE”

THE GREAT OUTDOORSMAN

My new college freshman friend was a decorated Eagle Scout. I was kicked out of my Boy Scout pack before reaching the Tenderfoot level. George asked if I liked being outdoors. I enjoyed playing football and baseball outdoors, and I practiced basketball in my backyard almost every day. George was the real life protype forContinue reading “THE GREAT OUTDOORSMAN”

Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: Renew Your Resolution

Voted Top Favorite story again. I received a late-night call from the police. A body was found in the backyard of the missionary house adjacent to our church parking lot. A neighbor had called 911. The person was either drunk or dead. The law enforcement asked me to be there as quickly as possible toContinue reading “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: Renew Your Resolution”

A NEW YEAR REDO

REDO—to do over again, to repeat an action with hopes of better results. We all have moments we wish we could REDO. Maybe it was last year or an entire lifetime. REDO. It is a term woven into the fabric of our culture. The first time I ever heard that word was when my three-year-oldContinue reading “A NEW YEAR REDO”

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Every new year begins with GREAT EXPECTATIONS and usually slides downhill from there. This year is going to be GREAT! This year has turned out GOOD! This year has been OK! Then about the time this year becomes the WORST, someone hits the recycle button and its HAPPY NEW YEAR with GREAT EXPECTATIONS! Charles Dickens’Continue reading “GREAT EXPECTATIONS”