Dads and Labels – July 20, 2017 – Dads have labels for us, don’t they? For me, my dad calls me his favorite son. When he started calling me that as an adult, it was pointed out that I was his only son, for that matter, I was an only child. He reaffirmed then, it was appropriate for me to be his favorite. Growing up, all I ever wanted to be was like him, a hard working mechanic and car dealer. What I didn’t realize, was that my heavenly Father has given me gifts to be more than just a Read More
Day 1 of God’s Love
Day 1 of God’s love for us
– July 18, 2017 –
God’s love for us can be expressed concretely this way, “If you are a Christian you have been adopted into God’s family.”(The Journey Volume 3, pg16, LifeWay) Therefore, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”(Romans 5:8)
David and Our Roots
David and Our Roots – July 15, 2017 – We all know the story of David. As a youth he killed Goliath. Goliath was over 9ft tall. Some stories say he was less than 10, other stories say he was a young teenager. David became the greatest King of Israel because He followed God and believed His words and felt His presence. David didn’t let Goliath intimidate him. Israel was founded on acknowledgement of God. He was their very root system of sustaining life and direction. Wasn’t He the root system of our Founding Fathers as well? God was mentioned Read More
Can We be Face to Face?
Can We be Face to Face? – July 13, 2017 – There are more than 300 million people in the US alone. But yet many of us feel totally alone. How is that possible? For every person on this Earth there is another planet in our galaxy. Isn’t it amazing that 1 God knows every star and planet, as well as you? King David said, “For You (God) formed my inward parts, you wove me in my mother’s womb.” “…I am fearfully and wonderfully made;” “And in Your book were written all the days of my life.” (Psalm 139:13,14,16) If Read More
Ownership is Everything
Ownership is Everything – July 12, 2017 – “Ownership is everything” was a phrase I heard in the car business. It implied owning the right kind of car or truck that would encourage someone to purchase it for a good price, or, for a higher greater price. I tried very hard to cater to that market by making my cars and trucks uniquely shine better than my competition. I put my heart into every vehicle I sold, knowing that when I did, someone would notice and buy it. When I didn’t do my best, that is where my struggles began. Read More
Job and a Joyful Heart
Job and a Joyful Heart – July 8, 2017 – What does it mean to have a joyful heart? As I’m reading this morning, bouncing back and forth through my bible, I come across Job. Job is truly an amazing character in the bible. Job and Jesus are very similar to each other. God allowed Satan to tempt each man to dishonor God Himself. God allowed Satan to take every possession of Job away from him violently, including his healthy skin with nasty boils. Why did God do this? He did this for our sake. God knew Job’s heart, just Read More
Run, Run, Run Always Run
Run, Run, Run Always Run July 7, 2017 What happens when we are always running? Why do we do this to ourselves? What are we hoping to gain? A fast paced life of overachieving or a fast paced life of underachieving is gained by all who seek this lifestyle. But really, when overachieving we tend to miss simplicity and value, while underachieving we miss greatness and fulfillment. We tend to either seek instant gratification, or chase our tails looking for lasting gratification. The truth is, gratification comes with reflection. Reflection comes with observation. Observation comes with rest. Matthew said, ”…seek Read More