Green Pastures

Green Pastures

Several years ago, I had the opportunity to do a pastoral sabbatical in Ireland.  I was not only amazed at how green the landscape was, but I loved how many random flocks of sheep I ran into.  It seemed every few miles, I would stop the car to allow sheep to...
TATOOS

TATOOS

Let me clearly state that this is NOT an indictment of people who have tattoos. Many of my family members and friends have tattoos. Most people who have tattoos have simply followed the current culture of tattooing. But then there are those sincere Christians who...
Two Roads

Two Roads

Jesus taught people are on one of two paths. He called it the broad road and the narrow road (Matthew 7:13-14).  The first leads to eternal destruction, while the second leads to eternal life.  I am always stunned when I hear people say, “All roads lead to...
God in Our Daily Routines

God in Our Daily Routines

Do you feel stuck in life?  If so, you’re not alone.  A recent study shows that sixty-nine percent of Americans feel stuck in their daily routines.  As a pastor, I find this statistic disappointing.  A careful study of the Bible will show...