Moments for the Heart

“So, faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” –Romans 10:17  Not too long ago a friend of mine posted on social media airing his disappointment with how “biblically illiterate” our nation has become. He could not understand how people could not know about the basic stories of the Bible. Stories about … More Turning Unfamiliarity Into Opportunity

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” –James 1:2-4   This year has been tough for south Texas Baptist churches. We … More Understanding the Joy Found in Tragedy

If the Lord preached a sermon, Would we all not respond?   If Sunday morning service were like the Sermon on the Mount, and everyone could witness the Lord speak, would we stay at home in bed?   If the Lord preached a sermon, who would not attend?   If David himself lead worship, and … More If the Lord Preached a Sermon (poem)

 “The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.” –Psalm 14:2-3   What is Good? If there is anyone we could consider … More The Difference Between Good and Grace

  This year will be a memorable one for Carolyn and me. We have two kids in High School. Matthew is a senior and Christopher is a freshman. Two bookends at Jourdanton High School. Both are amazing kids in their own ways. Uniquely different. Carolyn and I are blessed to have been called by God … More Soaking in Every Moment

 “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.” –Proverbs 21:21 Everyone wants to be successful. No one starts anything by saying, “I want this plan to fail, and fail miserably.” We all have a desire that whatever we chose to do will have a positive outcome. We strategize, make lists of pros and … More From the Perspective of Motive

  “So Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field. There were twelve teams of oxen in the field, and Elisha was plowing with the twelfth team. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak across his shoulders and then walked away. Elisha left the oxen standing there, ran after Elijah, … More When Called to Go

. “The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” –Proverbs 15:28 NIV   In the novel I am writing, Jacob, the main character, has an unfortunate personality quirk. He speaks his mind without giving thought to the consequences of his words. The problem with his personality trait … More Think Speech

Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not just because of what you told us, but because we have heard him ourselves. Now we know that he is indeed the Savior of the world.”  –John 4:42   The dispatcher calls out, “Clear” as the ones chosen to make sure you are strapped in … More Seeing is Believing