THE “WHO” AND “WHAT” OF FORGIVENESS

“But I just don’t know if I can ever forgive what was done to me.”  I’ve looked into the tear filled eyes of many as they have spoken those words with a quivering voice. But, what if I told you that you didn’t have to forgive WHAT was done to you?   WHAT was done [...]

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IN DEFENSE OF A FAITHFUL SERVANT

Etiquette and protocol are of utmost importance when hosting dignitaries and guests of honor.  Hosts must demonstrate the finest of what they have to offer, while at the same time respecting the culture of their guests. The recent coverage of the United Nations General Assembly demonstrated quite effectively the politics of etiquette as who hugged, [...]

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LIKE A KID IN A CANDY STORE

My decision to become a follower of Jesus has a rather peculiar beginning. For starters, I believe I was called to be a minister of the gospel even before I submitted my heart to become a Christian.  Through the kindness of friends and effectiveness of bus ministries, I gained exposure to the message of Jesus [...]

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UNSAID WORDS

Our tongues travel on a continuous tightrope of what to say and what not to say.  Most of us have been trained that we should keep the reigns tight and “hold our tongue.” With the realization that in a given year most people will speak enough words to fill fifty books that are each 1,000 [...]

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EMBRACE TODAY

So I’m thinking I may have thrown down a heavier gauntlet than I intended to on Sunday.  I mean “No Regret Week?”  What was I thinking?  Where does this leave all of you who didn’t make it through Sunday without having a regret?  Maybe we should break this up into smaller bites.  How about “No [...]

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