Month: March 2013

Three Decades with God’s Gift

Kneeling on the floor or labor room bathroom, I cried out to God. Having never experienced the “Joy of Childbirth” as our birthing classes were called, I was terrified.  Lynn’s water had broken about 19 hours ago, Pitocin had been administered shortly after to “help” things along so we had been in hard labor for… Continue reading Three Decades with God’s Gift

DQPO

“O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I… Continue reading DQPO

Selfish and Annoying

A couple of years ago I developed a mantra for my U14 boys soccer team that might be disturbing to many, but I believe that it resulted in two league championships.  Yes, I encouraged my normally courteous and respectful young men to be selfish and annoying. Before you judge my rebellion against basic Christian morals… Continue reading Selfish and Annoying

Lost On Facebook

I have been exploring different forms of social media since my last blog. (I have several blog articles started, but have been distracted by a couple of ministry opportunities) Consumed by a daily post in for a closed Facebook group, “The Pursuit” I started to realize that my short posts are turning into articles more… Continue reading Lost On Facebook