The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Boy, have I made mistakes. No one ever gave me a handbook for marriage. It would be worth its weight in gold. I've often thought about writing one, [...]
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 "Don't stop! You keep running. Only 1/2 mile to go. You can do it!" I couldn't do it. I had [...]
Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Transparency is sometimes difficult for me because of the expectations I place on myself. Being a pastor carries a ton of weight and responsibilities, especially in times like these. But today, I want to be completely honest with you. For [...]
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him. Psalm 103:13 I was so excited the first time my dad let me cut the grass. I can remember the day. It was like a transition from boyhood to manhood. I was doing "dad" kinds of [...]
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26 Over the years, we've had many neighbors, and I have to say that they have all been great. We never fought over their trees dropping leaves in our yard or argued over property [...]
The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7 Dads teach their children all kinds of things. How to cut the grass, how to edge the yard, how to change the oil, how to change a tire, how to obey, how to catch a fish, and how to [...]
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 I have to let you in on a secret about me. I am terrified of heights. Absolutely terrified. I remember as a child walking across [...]
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 It seems so simple, and yet so difficult. Paul gives us a clear insight into the reason behind what we do and why it matters. Because we are people, we are also prideful. If I'm honest, I find myself doing things from [...]
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 There are those days and those people. I know you know what I mean. People breaking in lines, driving like fools, buying more toilet tissue than they could possibly need. You know. For two months, my wife couldn't find [...]
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 Affirming relationships are impossible to achieve! I've had it with people. How about you? Can you believe how they act, talk, and the ridiculous attitude they display? I mean, always complaining and trying to get their way in every [...]