Jesus instructs us in Matthew 6:16-18, “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and Read more…
I find my self at Ground Zero. Last night, I got my guitar out of the case where it has rested since Hurricane Gustav. Wow – that’s been a while! The short story is God has finally managed to break through the hardened crust around my heart to convict me Read more…
I am very aware that this time of year is often particularly difficult for those caught in the merciless grip of alcholism or drug addiction. Numbing out to escape the holiday time realities is a common experience for many, but especially for the addict or alcoholic. If you, or someone Read more…
FREEDOM. What does it mean to you? What does it cost? What makes it valuable? Is it valuable to you? What price are you willing to pay for freedom? What are you teaching your kids about freedom, its value and its price? Are you living in freedom? Today I seem Read more…
I am so excited to share this update to my previous post, “Infection Control.” Last night, my wife and I took our son, Batman, to a local church Fall Festival. He had fun seeing some good friends, watching the preacher acting crazy as the kids splashed him into the dunking Read more…
Our soon to be five year old son has really been hit hard by an epidemic infection that may have already infested your home. This virus is a nasty one that hits early, hits hard, can lead to forms of paralysis, and re-emerges quite readily upon re-exposure. And it seems Read more…
My thanks to a client who shared this article link with me today. It is a Newsweek interview with Dr. Rachel Remen, who talks about the power of asking “What matters?” and seeking renewal through purposeful living, rather than seeking comfort through distraction and numbing. The brief article is well Read more…