Life Goes On

During the pandemic more and more of us have surrendered control of our lives to so-called "experts" in the fields of medicine, entertainment and government.  We no longer decide what we will or will not do until we have read the latest article or watched the most recent video of some "talking head" seeking to frighten us into submission.  Many have become dependent on the government to supply their financial needs rather than getting out and working.  We have become like sheep who can't determine when, where and what to eat or where to rest in safety.  The time has come for us to wake up, stand up and retake charge of our lives. The only Shepherd we should follow is the Good Shepherd, Jesus.  As we follow Him we can be assured of adequate food, safe water, right paths and life without fear.  Being a part of His flock means surrendering to His daily guidance and direction. Secular government leaders, medical "experts" and celebrities are not interested...

Since June of this year I have been involved in three funerals and will be doing another this coming week.  Thankfully, each of the deceased were strong Christians and had lived their faith in such a way that comforting the believing family and friends was easy.  At each funeral I do, I always present the gospel, believing that this is a vulnerable moment for any un-believers in the audience.  There are certain times when people are more open to the gospel than others, and I believe that we should discern those times and boldly seize the moment to present the good news. Just last week when I did this, two people, including a relative of the deceased, gave their lives to Christ.  We did not have an “altar call” as such, but after I had prayed a prayer of repentance and faith and invited any one to make that prayer their own, I asked that those who did pray that prayer please open their eyes and make eye contact with me.  This in no way took away from the servic...

You've probably seen this scenario replayed a thousand times on TV and in the movies. The goodguy/badguy (you choose) has his target in the sights of his high powered sniper's rifle. He has a clear shot. His finger begins to tighten on the trigger...and then...for some unknown reason, he lowers the gun and the moment passes. I find myself in somewhat the same situation. I'm writing a devotional book. I had set a deadline for publishing (which has passed) contacted several self-publishing companies, talked with numerous representatives and visited myriad websites. However, along the way I got diverted from my target and have never finished the book. I'm down to the last 14 weeks which will complete the year long devotional book. Somehow I know that when I finish the writing, I'll have to pull the trigger on selecting a publishing package and invest some money in my project. As I take aim, a thousand thoughts buzz through my brain. What If I publish it and n...