How the Characteristics of Grace Appear

One of the best devotionals I have read is “Day by Day by Grace” by Bob Hoekstra.
Here’s today’s reading.
And we have such trust through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers [...]

New Look

Just changed templates on the site. While I liked the old look, there were a couple problems: text too small, hard to find main menu. I think this one is much easier to read. Hope you like it!

I’m a Hokie

Many times when there’s a tragedy like the one at Virginia Tech on April 16, we are stunned and left feeling helpless. As Christians, we know that God is sovereign, loving, and will use this situation for his glory.It’s interesting that there were several Christian students killed that day. Here’s an interesting article about the [...]

Flying Solo

So the kids had me all to themselves these last two and half days. Janet, my superwoman wife, is in Sandy Cove, Maryland at a Pastor’s Wives Conference. I am so elated that she is (finally) able to get some serious time away to spend with Jesus and hang out with her sisters in the [...]

Life at Forty

So today I celebrate forty years on this earth. Forty. I used to think that was old. Actually, I guess it is a little old. I’m half way to eighty. That’s just kind of a crazy thought.
Thankfully, I have examples like Moses and others who accomplished so much for the Lord in the latter part [...]

April Tragedy

“…But where sin increased, grace increased all the more” Romans 5:20
What tough news we have heard recently, as the tragedy at Virginia Tech continues to stun our country. My first thoughts were about my friends that live in Virginia and are involved in the university community. Thankfully, they were not affected, as they are at [...]

He is Risen!

What a glorious time we had! Worshipping together with over 1500 people outside on a beautiful day. The Lord was glorified. Many opened their hearts to Him for the first time. Worship went great. I’m so proud of our team. They worked hard and did a great job.
What joy the resurrection brings! Matthew 28:9b: “Jesus [...]

Birds

For some reason, I’ve been unusually aware of singing birds in my neighborhood. All the time, I hear them chirping. Actually, I’ve quite enjoyed it.
Got me thinking about spring. You know, it’s that time of year when new leaves are growing on trees, like my little avocado tree in front of our house. I’ve shown [...]