Category Archives: Thoughts

A lot of the Old Testament is tough to read. It does have great, inspiring characters, stories and truths, but much of it seems irrelevant to us. But with a little context and understanding it can be quite reveling and … Continue reading →

Life is full of opportunity and challenges—more than any of us can really deal with on our own. Throughout the years, I have noticed: I can never get it all done. I never have time for what is important. I … Continue reading →

  A few weeks ago, while flying to Florida, I was listening to an orchestral recording of Dvorak’s “New World” symphony. The usual comparisons between an orchestra and the Body of Christ came to mind—the combined ability to create harmonies, … Continue reading →

The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono ———————————————————————— French author Jean Giono (l895-1970) wrote this tale in 1953. It has been translated into many languages and is well-known worldwide. ———————————————————————— For a human character to reveal truly exceptional qualities, … Continue reading →

Reading the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is not just reading about the stories and thoughts of God’s people past. It is reading the story that our lives are playing out now, in real time. Christmas is an … Continue reading →

Defining right and wrong so we know how to behave in order to be allowed into heaven or to receive God’s favor, is heading in the wrong direction. It is an insult to God’s grace, and to the horrific price … Continue reading →

You know the situation—little things that don’t seem to matter get over looked. You say “I can live with that.” Then, all of a sudden it seems, they reach a critical point and …you blow, giving someone “a piece of … Continue reading →

Justice is defined in God’s nature.  It is defined by who He is, not by what we want. God’s justice is shaped out of His wholeness and His love. By wholeness we mean completeness and goodness; there is no evil or lack in … Continue reading →

What I Have Learned From Ron Brown Saxophonist and Music Arts Revival Movement (MARM) founder Ron Brown has taught me a lot—how to hear and trust God in everyday life and many other lessons about being a follower of Jesus. … Continue reading →