HAVE YOU TRIED AND FAILED?

The Voice of Truth - An Inspiring Song

On many occasions I have tried and failed. I’m sure you have too. What is it that helps you get up and try again?

I believe the promises in the Bible are true. When I listen to the “voice of truth” I am encouraged to look up, get up, and move forward again, and again, and again! Mark Batterson in his book, The Circle Maker  said, “Logic screams, ‘No!’ Faith whispers, ‘Yes’”

Here’s an inspiring video from Casting Crowns album, Casting Crowns, titled, Voice of Truth.

Coming Soon…A New Book!

I have a new paperback  book (and Kindle too) coming out soon!  It is currently undergoing final edits, and I am working on the cover. Stay tuned for updates, and previews!

THERE IS NO GOD?

Does The Bible Really Say, “There Is No God?”


Many years ago, I was somewhat startled when someone purported that the Bible says there is no God. How could that be, I thought. Sounds preposterous, doesn’t it? And yet, I soon discovered the Bible indeed does say, “There is no God.”

I need to explain this.

When I first heard the Bible says there is no God, it was actually in a Bible class. The teacher was making the point you can prove almost anything from the Bible. The example he used was

STAYING FAITHFUL REGARDLESS OF THE CULTURE

Audio From A Christian Family Conference

Last month I was invited to speak at a Christian Family Conference in Post Falls, Idaho. It was a great weekend – a number of teachers handling a variety of topics. One of the teachings I presented was, Staying Faithful Regardless of the Culture.

I am posting that teaching here. It is about 31 minutes. If you find it profitable, please feel free to share it.

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2018

Celebrating 242 Years of Freedom

I believe my country, the United States of America, needs prayer, wisdom, and love; all three in great abundance.

This Wednesday, July 4th, is Independence Day here in the USA. Actually, the Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence from Great Britain two days earlier in 1776.

On July 2, 1776, the Pennsylvania Evening Post published: “This day the Continental Congress declared

HE MADE BARE HIS HOLY ARM

God Is Ready And Willing!

[This article will be included as one of the chapters in an upcoming book I will be releasing later this year.]

The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52:10

In our modern times, it’s unheard of for kings, presidents, or prime ministers to be present on the battlefield. But in the lands and times of the Bible, it was commonplace for kings to not only be present but fight in the battles. This custom was carried out well into the Middle Ages.

In the Bible there are many accounts of kings fighting in battles. Some were successful, and some were not. Keeping in mind kings did indeed fight in battles helps us understand the meaning of God bearing His holy arm.

Kingly Robes

The robes of kings in the Bible times were long garments with

FATHER’S DAY 2018

A Great Privilege To Be A Dad

Father’s Day is this Sunday.  For my son, it’s his first Father’s Day;  congrats, son!  Being a dad is a joy and a privilege, and a great responsibility.  Happy Father’s Day to the millions and millions of dads doing their best!

From a past post, here are some great quotes:  Father’s Day.

The two short videos with Andy Andrews on this post are well worth watching: Father’s Day 2012

Happy Father’s Day Weekend to all you Dad’s!

HERE’S MY HEART

Video From Casting Crowns

There are a lot of songs by Casting Crowns I find inspiring.  The video below is a live performance of the song, Here’s My Heart.  If it inspires you too, share it with someone else.

MEMORIAL DAY 2018

Memorial Day, 3:00 P.M. Local Time

Once again for Memorial Day, I’m posting 3 very moving videos that do an excellent job of putting this remembrance into perspective.

Did you know Congress established an exact minute of remembrance? The National Moment of Remembrance Act,which was adopted in December of 2000, encourages every citizen to pause each Memorial Day at 3:00 p.m. local time to remember the brave men and women who died serving this country. In addition to any federal observances, Major League Baseball games usually come to a stop during the Moment of Remembrance, and for the past several years, Amtrak engineers have taken up the practice of sounding their horns in unison at precisely 3:00 p.m.

Formerly known as, “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States. It began as a way to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War. Later, it was extended, after World War I, to honor American military who died in all wars.

Take a little time to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have freedom. Pause and thank God for the freedom we still have, freedom that has been given to us at such a very high price.

If you don’t live here in the United States, take some time to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country.

And, regardless of where we live, how thankful we are for the ultimate sacrifice made by our Lord Jesus Christ – bringing us eternal life – freedom from death itself!

DO YOU FEEL OVERWHELMED?

How To Overcome When You Feel Overwhelmed

Many times when I feel overwhelmed, I look at my hands.  More about that in a minute.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when facing challenges more difficult than usual. Frustrating right? I know from experience, and so do you, it won’t be the last time you feel overwhelmed.  

Yes, of course we know we have an enemy; we have a very real adversary. The negative junk we deal with ultimately originated with, as Jesus called him, “the thief,” and he still comes to steal, kill and destroy. But, just knowing that doesn’t change one’s situations, does it?

Likewise, nothing changes if we go around constantly proclaiming what our adversary, the thief is doing.  That only serves to remind us of the situation we are in. And, it can also lead to another futile course of action; self pity.