I’m not a “doom ‘n gloomer”  by nature.  I like fun and I like to see the bright side of life and see the best in people.  But for several years now I have sensed in God that we as His people . . . Read more…

The faint sounds of singing resonate through the pitch black night as you stoop down low and feel your way through roughly chiseled solid rock tunnels.  The air is heavy, damp, and overflowing with the stench of human misery, open sewage, and death.  You blindly approach the music, slowly moving past door after door. Read more…

Tell someone today that you love them . . . that’s my blog.  Read more…

Death is tough.  Sickness is tough.  Lack of work is tough.  Broken relationships are tough.  Financial ruin is tough.  Lots of people are going through tough times right now.  I tried to figure out a good phrase to describe it . . . Read more…

Here’s a question:

How come some churches do really well and others… Read more…

Dear Friends,

Today is the day we call Good Friday.  It is the day Christians traditionally remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us at Calvary.  Do you know what Jesus had to do in order to accomplish His purpose?  Read more…

Did you know that there is a way for you to steal glory from God?  Did you know that you can rob Him of honor, praise, and thanks that should be given to Him?  It’s really not that difficult to understand.  When God does good things and we fail to give Him the glory due to Him, we in effect, are robbing Him. Read more…

Get mad at the devil.  It’s time to understand that we’re in a war here.  He hates you.  He hates your kids.  He hates God.  He hates everything you stand for.  He always has and always will. He is relentless.  He will kick you when you’re down.  He doesn’t fight fair.  There is no truce time – no peace time – no down time.  Read more…

Hey Westside!

Wow !!  Is it really possible to be part of a strong, healthy, local church?  I believe that it not only “is” possible but that it is imperative for each one of us as believers in Christ. Read more…

We get very nervous when our teens start to speak about “becoming intimate” with their sweetheart.  Those of you who are parents can certainly relate to the potentially devastating news that our children might be sexually intimate.  Becoming sexually intimate before marriage is wrong and we all know it.  Read more…