Have your ever asked yourself, “Am I a glass half-full or half-empty kind of person?” The statement often made of others speaks to the difference that our perspective on life makes. It is often very interesting that two people looking at the same circumstances can see things differently. I share this, though, not to… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Pastors Blog
Debunking One Myth About Spiritual Growth
I used to bowl a bit when I was younger. I was actually pretty good compared to others; consistently bowling north of 150 points per game. Most recently I had the opportunity to bowl again. I had no anticipation of bowling anywhere near 150, but to my surprise I was lucky to bowl above… Continue Reading
Sharing the Gospel Made Simple
Happy Thanksgiving! I am sure that for you it is one of those crazy weeks of working half a week while preparing for the Thanksgiving celebration. I was reminded recently that Thanksgiving is, in many ways, like the Gospel in that we can make it as complicated or as simple as we choose. Let… Continue Reading
Don’t Take the Bait!
One of my greatest experiences fishing goes back to when we lived in Eastern Washington. I will never forget the chilly day, the clear blue-sky fishing on one of two lakes that are stocked with Lahontian Cutthroat Trout. I can still see in the clear water view of the trout tempted by my flash… Continue Reading
Am I Prone to Self-Deception?
I recently watched a video of a guy off-piste skiing (backcountry skiing outside the boundaries of ski area). The videos I’ve seen are incredible as skiers are able cut the fresh snow. The exhilaration of the beauty and skiing the unknown must be euphoric. The danger of leaving the unknown however can be deceptive.… Continue Reading
Keep an Eye on the Foxes!
It is amazing the technology that is available to us today. Most of the new cars, for instance, are now equipped with features that range from parallel parking the car to warning and even preventing a dangerous lane change or making an emergency stop. The blessing of this technology is that it is able… Continue Reading
Quietly Focusing on Ministry
Many years ago, I heard a statement that caught my attention. “The first whale to surface gets harpooned.” Now, you might be wondering where this is going but I need you to hang in there. Another variation of this saying is, “The first whale to blow gets harpooned.” Now this might not make any sense… Continue Reading
Stopping to Enjoy the Moment
How many of you have memories of time on a porch or on the porch swing? I know this is subjective, but it seems to me that homes with the large porches and a swing may be a thing of the past. I know that some homes have them, but I wonder if they are… Continue Reading
Living an Effective Christian Life
We all look at life through the lenses of our unique life. Our heritage, life experience, personality and dozens of other inputs shape our interpretation of life. The danger in many areas of life is living with a confidence that is not based on God’s truth. So how do I know when I am on… Continue Reading
Living With a Clean Heart!
Years ago I had a conversation that reminded me of the baggage that all of us carry. It could be a lot of baggage or a little. It is the baggage from the past that often haunts our present lives and relationships. It was an individual that could not forgive themselves for their actions in… Continue Reading