Life is like a cake — Life is like a cake. Have you thought about the different ingredients of a cake? The flour is dry and chalky, the salt is bitter, and the butter alone is not so tasty. But when we mix the entire cake and add the icing, we have a delicacy. Some seasons…

Enlightenment or awakening? — The battle for truth is the most fierce battle on the planet. Yes, many things are true, but what determines what’s real? The only thing that determines truth is reality, and if it’s actual and real, it is true. What is truth? What is the source of truth? Does absolute…

Feelings are not dependable — All literature not contained within the canon of Scripture falls under the extra-biblical category. Extra-biblical is defined as; “outside the Bible” or “beyond the Bible.” And not all spiritual literature is edifying, helpful, or true. We find ourselves in an age where we devalue truth under the banner of personal…

God’s methods are beyond human wisdom — Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, ESV The commands of God carry a lot of weight and tons of responsibility. But this particular passage is…

Discover the new you — Taking a spiritual gifts test is always exciting and filled with curiosity. Spiritual gift testing is not new to me. I have taken enough tests to recognize how answers bend the test results. After 35 years as a Christian, the excitement about spiritual gifts is tempered, but God always has…

Punitive or preventative? — In my last post, we looked at the topic of pruning. We shared how pruning benefits the plant and the Christian to yield more fruit. I also meandered into thinking about how the Lord disciplines us. Does God punish us? Is God’s discipline punitive or preventative? My meditations dove deeper…

What defines a great dad? — Are you searching for the perfect Dad? Well, if so, he may not look like what you think. Maybe the ideal dad is 6' 2" tall, dark, and handsome. Perhaps he is quiet, kind, introverted, and stable. Or maybe the best dad is short in stature, wealthy, generous to everyone…

The age of distraction — Life is a plight of daily choices. We live in the age of information and unlimited resources. How can we possibly stay focused? A key to staying on-point is to determine the necessary from the urgent. As you know, everything is urgent these days. Do it now. Read it now. …

The vine and the branches — A Parable In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently and methodically through a vineyard. He has work to do and does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife because he knows he will be most…