For a long time, I’ve assumed it should be easy to seek and find God. I’ve been wrong though. Can you think of any good or worthwhile activity that’s easy? Eating healthy and staying in good physical condition requires planning, commitment and hard work. Doing well at your job and advancing in your career can […]
Sandy, a once-in-a-lifetime storm, cut a path of destruction across the northeastern United States over the past several days. The above picture was taken just a few miles from where I grew up. It’s hard to believe. Some areas of the Jersey Shore have been totally destroyed. The devastation is just overwhelming. And I’m only […]
I love NASCAR races and last night was the biggest one of the year–the Daytona 500 When that green flag waved, there were forty-three cars racing around a 2.5 mile tri-oval at 200 miles per hour. There were about ten yellow caution flags during the race, which slowed their speed to 55 miles per hour. […]
I’ve been a fan of Penn State and Joe Paterno ever since my cousin played football there in the mid-70’s. So I’m particularly grieved and saddened by the news that Jerry Sandusky, a long-time assistant coach, was sexually assaulting young boys over a period of many years. I read the grand jury presentment last week–what […]
Some random thoughts on marriage from James 3:13-4:7…. Unmet or conflicting desires can lead to fighting. When you put your own wants and desires before your spouse’s, there will inevitably be conflict. The world’s plan is to put our own needs before our spouse’s needs. James 3:13-18, tells us this will be characterized by envy […]