“You have a strong back,” said my doctor. That was like 30 years ago. Don’t laugh. “Ouch, my back hurts,” said I. That was yesterday. OK, go ahead and laugh now. I’m 56 years old at the writing of this blog and I’ve enjoyed good health my whole life, having evaded most common injuries. I’m […]
When God Says, “Slow Down” Read More »
Life can be difficult. Agreed? My congregation and I have been studying the Book of Hebrews since January of 2023. Yes, you read that correctly; we began the longest series in the history of my church over three years ago. It’s been an amazing and enlightening journey, to say the least. One topic that has
Encouragement Comes In All Shapes and Sizes Read More »
Huh? What’s with the title of this blog? WYSIWYG is an acronym that stands for, “what you see is what you get.” I can’t recall where I first heard it, but I think it was on one of my high-tech jobs, years ago. I’ve since used it most often to describe the type of person
You walk up to a random person at the local shopping mall and ask them if they’d like a voucher for a free meal at the grand opening of Pizazz, the new upscale restaurant you’re opening across the street. In response, the person asks, “What’s the catch?” You say, “No catch, we’re just trying to
“Yes, please” Versus “Please, Yes” Read More »
Max arrives at May’s house about 5 minutes early because, well, that’s what he does. He’s an old military man that prides himself on being punctual (the old “hurry up and wait” comes to mind). He marches right up to the door to greet his high school girlfriend, notices a few butterflies in his belly,
Did you know that you have a superpower? It’s true! When someone is attacking you, you have an indestructible defense that allows you to withstand even death at the hands of your enemies and still not sin! Like any shield, it must be held up by a strong arm when in battle. That arm is
Consider the Source Read More »
Before I get into this topic, I want to say that the concept of partiality is, in many ways, only used in our language to describe a human characteristic. In other words, I don’t believe that either this word or it’s opposite, impartiality, were necessary expressions before the Fall in the Garden of Eden. Give
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“Love is an act of service for one in need, not necessarily an emotion.” – John MacArthur (1939 – 2025) I recently heard the above quote from a recorded message on Spotify taught by Pastor MacArthur titled, Love Your Enemies. In it he expounded upon the Biblical definition of love in order to qualify Jesus’
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I’ve had several elderly people share with me over the past few years that getting old is like “becoming invisible.” Of course, this requires a bit of explanation, as that comment by itself could be misconstrued in myriad ways. So, let me share their perspective and my subsequent thoughts. One side comment worth noting here:
The Head of Wisdom In a Family Read More »
I learned a very powerful lesson later in life that I wish I had learned earlier. If you’re younger than me and you’re reading this, then my encouragement is to listen closely – this blog may save you some recurring heartache, regret, and self-doubt. We humans live within the construct of time. This means that
Hindsight Is 20/20 Read More »