Introduction Recently I have been scouring the web for the bottom line of the condition of church attending youth of the 21st century. Here is how I would distill research that has come to my attention starting with 2005. No doubt today’s teens … Continue reading →

Observation Pam and I have often remarked to one another about our observation of folks who fair well, even excel, in their work world, but who seem incapable of managing their personal lives. I wish I could say that this … Continue reading →

Introduction As often happens, I woke from the night’s sleep with my mind already working on a project. This time, in that wonderful semi-conscious state, the project was developing a seminar, perhaps a workshop—on Refreshing Your Marriage. Since it was … Continue reading →

Introduction The art of setting the argument is another way of saying, “Put your opponent on the defense rather than immediately defining your own position.” Far to often Christians live on the defensive in the sense that in their cultural … Continue reading →

Psalm 64 Introduction Another Psalm of David that some consider a lament. I will not argue with that thought, but I see it more like Ps 46, a victory song that is very much aware of needing God’s blessing to … Continue reading →

Introduction Here are some of the reasons people are taught the popular idea of setting boundaries: • I am Feeling emotionally exhausted in this relationship with you.• Whenever I walk away from time with you, I often feel difficulty guilty.• You imply by words or actions … Continue reading →

Nehemiah 5:1-11 Observation One: Oppression, whether by corporate, by the rich, or by the government, eventually leads to a Tea Party (1-5) The circumstances driving the record of these five verses were the direinternal economic crisis generated by a local famine. The famine was layered by the relentless heavy Persian taxation was and … Continue reading →

Introduction Let me briefly model for you a means of profiting from Psalm 119:1-8. You will find this refreshing exercise and perhaps inspire your practice of doing something similar daily. My wife and I have found this practice of morning meditation enjoyable and beneficial … Continue reading →

Introduction There are many things that are difficult to overcome that go along with a destructive habit. Behaviors such as deceit when the truth feels too transparent, self-medicating when we feel stressed or out of sorts, using other behaviors we … Continue reading →