Reflections

I need to say two things. First, Christ is magnificent! Second, today and in my world, the magnificence of Christ is unlocking my ability to see.

“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul” (Psalm 94:19).

“In-speak” It was, until then, a pleasant conversation. I was part of a small group of pastors who have been close friends and colleagues for 25-plus years. 

Serving out of strength and anointing

Words about speaking truth

Gifts from the past

Commitment to humanity

Celebrating mothering and fathering

Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. 

Pray persistently, boldly

The two most important “celebrations” in Christian faith are next week. If there is still a big kid inside you, your brain just perked up and said “Hey, the most important celebration is Christmas – yay presents! - but it’s only April, what are you talking about?”

No Hold on Me: Part Two Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the…

It is important to clarify that Jesus’ instruction to “use not vain repetitions” (Matthew 6:7) does not mean that we should be careful how often we pray or how often we pray about specific subjects. 

When I was in my impressionable early teens I regularly saw a book my dad was reading lying around the living room. It had a very dramatic cover with the title The Population Bomb. Above the title was the descriptive phrase “Population control or race to oblivion” and below was the ominous assertion

Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. I am most certain of this, for God’s Word says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be