Christ is Born!

Christ is born! More than a reason to celebrate, the birth of Jesus has become a defining moment in history. Living among us as a human being, God crossed over the chasm that separates divinity from flesh by coming into the world in poverty over 2000 years ago. What followed was a life of such […]

God’s Perfect Peace

As we get closer to Christmas, I can’t help but think about those less fortunate around our world. On a local scale I am sadly reminded of the homeless I see driving throughout the Tampa Bay area or find myself hopeless observing people down on their luck stranded by the highway. If not for the […]

Christianity is a State of Mind

“When did you know you were a Christian?” asked a friend of mine a while back. I remember having quite a colorful discussion with him going back and forth talking about Christianity. The truth is I never really answered his question. Sure I explained when I was saved and even exclaimed that I was when […]

One page a day

When was the last time you opened your bible? It is unfortunate most people could not answer this question off the top of their heads. Another important question is “how much of the bible have you read?” Again, a large number of answers might put people to shame. Knowing reading the Bible will make us […]

Are you truly Born Again?

What do regular coffee, acoustic guitars, and black-and-white television have in common? All are what journalist Frank Mankiewicz calls “retronyms”—words or phrases created because a familiar word needs to be distinguished from a term that refers to a new development or invention. Once, all coffee was regular, all guitars were acoustic, and all TVs were […]

Parenting Thankfulness

Wearing her yellow teddy bear pj’s and smiling from ear to ear, my 3 month old daughter Grace made certain this day would start with a smile. Laying in our queen sized bed between my wife Elizabeth and I, God’s precious love filled me with overwhelming shame. Shame for the world we live in where […]

When Drinking becomes a Problem

My father is a recovering alcoholic. I like White Russians. A cool, creamy coffee flavored mixed drink that flows through my entire body each time I drink one. Beer, wine or even my Soviet beverage, when does drinking become a problem? It becomes a problem when it deviates our focus on the Lord. Remembering that […]

Going off the Map

Ever notice our lives are what happens to us while we are making other plans? Our lives are subject to detours and corrections that we never expected or imagined. Abraham and Sarah could testify to that. They were planning for retirement when life “happened” to them. God adjusted their agenda. He told Abraham, “Get out […]

Painting tomorrow using Today’s colors

The Lord blessed me with all His mighty Grace this week and I stand humble to be so fortunate. Looking at my life earlier this week, I could not stop thinking today was a result of what I did yesterday, then the days, and the result of things that happened 20 years ago! How would […]

Sowing the Seed of God’s Word

The Lord blessed me and my family with divine generosity again this week and I stand humble to be so fortunate. My wife Elizabeth and I are thankful to be among those trusted with abundence described in the parable of the talents. “Take the talent from him and give it to the one who has […]