Ego is what holds us back from seeking more knowledge. As he sat in my office all he could say was “I am a proud man. I am worthy of respect. I certainly don’t need anyone telling me how to live or what I can say”. What I observed was a child of God with…
I could not help but overhear her discussion. She was sitting right next to me. She turned in my direction and seeing I was a minister moved forward with her conversation, which was now directed to me. As she told me her story my first thought was “Why would you want to live that way”….
I stood in AWE! I stood with wonderment and tears, beholding Gods’ mighty hand. Standing at the foot of a four hundred foot waterfall, the power is overwhelming. Then my eyes turn to the Mendenhall Glacier. Ice that is thousands of years old, in a valley that was shaped by Gods hand. Thinking to myself,…
We could all be better teachers. Being a good teacher is more than what is in a book. It’s a lifestyle that leaves an indelible impression on those around us. Jesus constantly looked for teachable people—people who would look beyond appearances and not make snap judgments. He warmed to those who asked honest questions. And…
Happy Jesus Day Do you live with the Jesus Principle? When God put this thought in my head I had to ask: What Does He Mean? I believe with my heart it is a way of life that looks to Christ in everything… for guidance in every situation. When faced with conflict. When faced with…
Our egos are the part of our hearts, that not only separates us from God but from each other. I have watched as people I love, allow a relationship that has the potential to be a gift, erode like the dirt of a nearby creek. They allow erosion to happen, before speaking from the heart,…
Take a moment… Close your eyes… Relax your spirit… Can you hear him? Can you feel his presence? Can you hear his whisper? Come with me! Daily he whispers. Come with me! He wants to show us pure joy that can’t be found without him. He wants to show us a peace…
Hatred means there is a deficit of understanding. Daily I see so much hatred. Hatred for groups that live a life that is different. Those that may have been born in the wrong body. Those that may have been born with different preferences. Those that have been born with different skin, different beliefs or different…
As I ride thru the Pacific side of Mexico I am reminded of how truly blessed I am. We had stopped at the oldest brick making operation in Mexico. As we entered I expected to see machinery. I was amazed to see none of that. Instead I saw men, using mud, and manure to produce…
It started on a Wednesday and got bigger the following Tuesday. Betrayal. Deceit. Selfishness. All in an effort to get ahead. I never thought they would leave my side. These people I love. Some people I have poured my heart and resources into. Friends and those I love being hateful… devious… in an effort to…