Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear … Continue reading Psalm 23

Recently we introduced our kids to the movie "The Princess Bride." There's a part or two we fast-forward through, but we're rewarded with days of hearing our kids pause in mid-step at random moments and erupt into "Wuv, twu wuv!" There's a spot in the movie where the story seems to take a twist, and … Continue reading Who is Jesus?

In my last post I touched on my recent look at discipline in Hebrews 12, but I really wanted to talk about something else in that post so I glossed over the topic of discipline and went on to my main point. However, I have been thinking lately about this topic of discipline in the … Continue reading Discipline or punishment

My brother-in-law, Lonnie, died in a helicopter crash a couple of weeks ago. He was an amazing man, and someone I respected and admired a lot. He was very hard working, a great dad, and a strong Christian. He was good at everything I ever saw him set his hand to do. He was friendly … Continue reading Do what matters

1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. Psalm 127 NIV I have always loved … Continue reading Who am I?

Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having … Continue reading Finding Contentment