I give myself shots of insulin in my stomach for diabetes. Occasionally, one of my shots will leave a bruise. Once, I was enjoying some time at a swimming pool, when someone asked me if I had been in a fight. They had seen my bruise and assumed that I had incurred a punch to …
Monthly Archives: November 2014
What Was Mom’s Favorite Color?
You would think I would know the answer. Yet, as my son waited on my reply, my mind was blank. How is it possible that I could forget Jill’s favorite color? I’m sure at one time I knew. What does that say about me? I painfully had to admit to my son that I couldn’t …
Does God Want Your Church To Grow?
Does God desire for your church to grow? The short and simple answer is “yes.” We can make this deduction from the fact that God has called us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20) and that ultimately; disciples from all nations will be gathered together in heaven (Revelation 7:9). In the mean time, …
Missing Members
I have spoken to several pastors recently who share the same concern: inconsistent attendance from church members. Notice, the word “members,” which denotes those who have committed themselves to a covenant community for mutual edification, encouragement, exhortation, and evangelism. These people have expressed their intent to be a part of something which they are now …
Salt, Pepper, Faith & Repentance
During one of my high school classes, we studied etiquette. My teacher always repeated the phrase “don’t divorce the salt and pepper.” Apparently, when someone asks for the salt, you are supposed to pass the pepper too. To do otherwise is considered rude (who knew?). It reminds me of what happens simultaneously at conversion: repentance …
Dear Jill
Dear Jill, It was six years ago today that you arrived in Heaven. There are so many things I want to tell you about, but I’m sure you already know. Have you seen how big our Bryce is getting? He’s so tall for his age -just like your dad, your brother, and your nephews. He’s …