Recently, I “tweaked” my back. Initially, it did not seem serious. I finished my task and went about my business. But shortly thereafter, my lower back seized up in a gripping spasm that stopped me in my tracks. I took some deep breaths, tried to relax my muscles, and continued with my day. I had been in this situation before and felt I could recover without seeking help or …
My heart is broken today as I observe the anger and destruction that has taken place all over our nation. As if one tragic death was not enough, we now have seen additional deaths, violent protests, looting, and destruction of many businesses and national monuments. It is hard to watch people resort to animalistic behavior while trying to solve human problems. One has to …
The other day I saw a Babylon Bee article that gave me a laugh, but also made me wince—“Historians Now Believe American Revolution Never Would Have Occurred if Colonists Had Netflix.” Ouch! Sometimes satire hits just a little too close to home, doesn’t it? The point I took from the article is this: how many …
To the millions of parents out there who have found themselves suddenly homeschooling due to the pandemic, I want you to know that I have been where you are! I was not forced into the role but landed there by choice. I thought that now might be a good reason to talk to you about …
In Acts 2, there was no doubt that the Holy Spirit had been given. It swept in as a mighty, rushing wind and sat upon each of them as cloven tongues of fire. As a result, they rose up and began to preach the Word in languages that were not their native tongue. The hearers …
I’ve done it more times than I can count. Wake up. Make coffee. Read my Bible, two or three chapters worth. Put Bible down. Get up. Proceed to go about my day…without remembering hardly anything about what I just read. You see, I’m a box checker. Marking things off a list makes me feel good, …
Recently, the pop singer Demi Lovato released a new hit song entitled, “I Love Me.”* The song is a self-love anthem that encourages listeners to quit beating themselves up and embracing self-destructive habits, instead choosing to love themselves. Here are some of the lyrics: “Why do I compare myself to everyone? / And I always got my …
I don’t know about you, but I often get discouraged. For those that know me, they may find this an odd statement because I am generally a glass half-full kind of guy, an optimist that sees opportunities more so than problems or obstacles. Nevertheless, there are days, or moments in days, where I look around and think, …
Let me cut right to the chase–my relationship with food has been a lifelong struggle. I’ve turned to it for entertainment and for pleasure. I’ve used it as a reward. I’ve used it to celebrate. Some people eat when they’re sad or lonely, but I’ve tended to indulge when I’m happy! For me, eating delicious food …
