Relationships

The call a parent doesn’t want!

I went to get my hair cut the other day and while I was in the chair, a call came in that no parent wants to get. The place I go is family owned and operated. Two sisters and a brother. When I was there, the two sisters were there and the brother had yet […]

Tying God’s Hands

There are some verses in Scripture that both excite me and make me nervous. Matthew 6:14 is one such verse: “If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” I am excited by the fact that forgiveness is available for me. Those times when I’ve blow it and made […]

An Incomplete List of People

Over the last few days I’ve been reflecting on the people who have been in my life over the years. God has brought many people who have impacted me in various ways into my life. Most importantly various family members; my wife, who has been a wonderful partner for more than 20 years in life […]

A Very Sad Day

Not even two weeks ago our Care Ministries Pastor was diagnosed with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. This morning she went to receive her eternal reward. Words sound so hollow, activity seems so routine. I find great comfort in these words however: I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, […]

The Pastor’s Kid

I was born into a Missionary home and then grew up in a Pastor’s home. That give me the monikers of MK and PK. There are a lot of jokes aimed at PK’s and some of the best come from PK’s themselves. I recently came across this entry at the Stuff Christians Like blog. I […]