“Cuz I eats me spinach. I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.” My favorite preschool cartoon character was wiser than I knew. As the finish gets closer for all of us, let’s not forget to fight to the finish, to finish strong. The days are long, but the years are short. These few...
“I’m fixing a hole where the rain gets in and stops my mind from wandering where it will go.” Lennon/McCartney I’ve been thinking… There’s a hole in my heart that only God can fill. I’ve heard it a million times. The trick is, while I’ve asked Him into my life, and He...
Imagine a huge clothing store for women. Lois was excited. I was supportive. They had this cool mirror that made me look taller! I got… distracted. Suddenly she’s gone. Vanished! I don’t dare search. I could get sucked into some lingerie area and die of mortification....
When asked, most of us would say we’re Christians. As such, we’re called to love God and love people. Trying to love people without loving God first? Ha! Can’t be done! People are too hard to love. I should know. I’m one of them. We have a selfish nature. We’re wired...
A guy actually told me, “Jesus is overrated.” Hard to imagine, but he went on. “He’s a tool used to manipulate others and make money.” There are plenty of reasons he might feel that way. Possibly a bad experience with Christians? Sometimes we’re bad examples. We say...
Here’s something you may take for granted. I know I did. I’m walking through the neighborhood. I’m driving down the road. Everywhere I look. Suddenly I noticed, there was something all around me, all the time, and it’s always been there. Trees. Stay with me on this....
Ever notice how carefree kids can be? The moment summer vacation starts, it’s instant celebration mode! No homework! Six Flags! Sleep overs! It’s summer! No kid ever says, “Well, it’s summer. Fine, but in a few months I’ll be back in school. I’ll probably have even...
I met the best waiter in the world. I mean it. I challenge you to find a better waiter than Matt the Waiter. You’ll find him at Pappadeaux in Fort Worth. We were greeted with a smile and an assumption we’d been there before. To learn that we were first-timers launched...
So much of the Christian life is emulating Jesus. As we spend time with Him, we grow to be more like Him. This is useful in tough times. “What would Jesus do?” is a common go-to phrase. We know to be unselfish, loving, and giving, especially in difficult...
Remember… What was your favorite summer? It’s likely at least one pops into your mind as memorable. The summer of ‘21 will be one I remember for many reasons. Drums, vacations, new adventures. This week particularly holds a special place. It marks several...
Your wedding day. Your graduation. Your son or daughter’s baptism. The birth of your first grandchild. These are great examples of major life events! It was during one of these momentous occasions of celebration when I received this sound advice: “Soak it up.” Enjoy...
Mechanics have the hardest job on earth (next to politicians). It must seem impossible to please everyone. We non-car people don’t know anything. “The thingy is making a noise and sounds like “woo woo woo.” But only on rainy days and Mondays. They don’t know what to...
When I was a kid I could run really fast. If I were to race now I bet I’d be last. It’s simply inevitable if I may be so bold, This must be what it’s like to get old. But they say you get wiser with each passing year. What? What’d you say? I couldn’t quite hear. So...
Another Father’s Day. I’m glad somebody came up with the idea 111 years ago. It’s nice when people wish you a happy one. It’s fun to celebrate with family. It’s fun to give and get gifts! On Father’s Day, like other holidays, it’s easy to get your expectations up,...
The longer you live the more you need Jesus. It may seem counterintuitive. Maybe the older you get, the more you can “manage” your relationship? “As long as I do my morning devotions and go to church on Sunday, I’m good.” Or “I do daily Bible study and I’m growing...
Our children’s church pays kids in “jewels.” They look like little dollar bills in denominations of 50, 100, 500, 1000, etc. They can earn this Christian currency from any number of good deeds. Attendance, bringing your Bible, knowing your memory verse, or winning a...
Here we are on the cusp of summer! Summer is such a unique season with a million connotations. For kids, it’s freedom. For families, it’s a new schedule. For Texas, it’s just so crazy hot! For everybody, it’s potential for greatness. It’s a season custom-made...
The Chosen is a TV series about Jesus. The characters are so relatable. You truly get to know them! The scene where Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda is extremely moving. Crippled since his youth, the man has grown bitter. No one will help him or care for him....
When Christ takes control of your life, something supernatural happens. It’s almost like magic, but magic implies something other than the power of God. No, it’s the Holy Spirit, which outranks any other force in the universe. An authentic change takes place in your...
Got a problem that never gets resolved? What’s been an issue forever and seems will always be? Our finite minds write it off as “hopeless.” But God is so much bigger than our minds. He can bring light to any situation. Has your loved one died? God can make even death...
We know God’s word provides peace, wisdom, and comfort. We know we can go there anytime. What we don’t know is why we let so much time go by not turning there for the answers we need! “I’m so busy!” If it’s a question of “I don’t have time,” allow me to recommend this...