Fearless vulnerability is not just something we need in relating to our fellow fallen people, but to our Holy God as well. Many of us stray too heavily toward one aspect or the other with our God; either we become overly focused on our vulnerabilities or we are...
John Wayne, affectionately called “the Duke,” is a legend for the many famous western-style movies he acted in. If you are a Wild West aficionado like me, then you will readily recognize movie titles he starred in: The Shootist, El Dorado, Big Jake, and many more. Of...
Pruning is a natural process, one that God has designed for the care and health of all plants. It is the removal of the parts of a plant that are not beneficial for its overall health and growth. The process of pruning removes those parts of the plant that are...
A number of years ago I was in a business meeting during which we were deliberating over a tough situation. In times like that we can have a tendency to let our minds become overloaded with all the possible scenarios and outcomes. Following all the “what ifs” and...
The last few weeks I have enjoyed my Sunday evenings riding my motorcycle. I love to take off and head up the winding mountain roads near my home. A twist of the throttle and a few curves later and my mind clears as I enjoy the sights, sounds, and fresh smells of the...