Do We Really Know How To Glorify God?  Good Morning Friends,  Yogi Berra once said, "I came to a fork in the road and I took it." We laugh at this because we know that we have to choose. Every day we have to choose and some paths we will take together with our brothers and sisters in … Continue reading Do We Really Know How To Glorify God? →

What Message Are We Sending When Our Actions Speak Louder than Words?  Good Morning Friends,  I would so like to use words to change things. It is so much simpler. But that is not the way it works. Research experts tell us we communicate only 7% with our words, 35% with our tone of voice … Continue reading What Message Are We Sending When Our Actions Speak Louder than Words? →

What Would Jesus Do If He Came As You?  Good Morning Friends,  Today we explore a variation on the WWJD challenge. It is about the Incarnation. It is about your natal star. It is a challenge too few think about for fear of falling short of the expectation. Still we ask believing that in the … Continue reading What Would Jesus Do If He Came As You? →

Are You A Church Refugee? Good Morning Friends, The refugee problem is getting worse and I am not talking about people evacuating Syria but people leaving the church. The harsh fact is that 65 million Americans (31% of the adult population) are done with traditional church. These are people who were not kicked out but … Continue reading Are You A Church Refugee? →

 Do You Have A Thankful Heart In The Midst Of The Challenges Of Life?  Good Morning Friends,  Today people around the world in Leadership Foundations will be praying for One by One Leadership Foundation, the organization in which I serve as Executive Director. Nice birthday present on this the day of "The Game," that rivalry … Continue reading Do You Have A Thankful Heart In The Midst Of The Challenges Of Life? →

In Whom Can I Rely?  Good Morning Friends,  Well today is Black Friday and then there is Shop Small Store Saturday and then the First Sunday in Advent, then Monday is Cyber Monday for shopping on line and Tuesday is Giving Tuesday*. It seems like there is a lot of busyness to the ramp up … Continue reading In Whom Can I Rely? →

What Prompts Your Thankfulness Today?  Good Morning Friends,  Happy Thanksgiving! Today we first touch on a bit of the history of Thanksgiving and then dive into what happens when we are thankful. For my history, I was born on Thanksgiving. My wife and children are all related to multiple passengers on the Mayflower and as … Continue reading What Prompts Your Thankfulness Today? →

What Song Will You Sing?  Good Morning Friends,  Today we look at a cluster of three Psalms and a passage from James as we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday. The first starts out with a depiction of our emotions...those things that make us make us and keep us from crying and singing and dreaming. It is … Continue reading What Song Will You Sing? →

Do You Rejoice In Small Packages?  Good Morning Friends,  The Christmas music has already started and Thanksgiving is not yet here. It is that time of the year to be filled with good and rich food and drink. But more importantly we need to be filled with God's Spirit so that our life might be … Continue reading Do You Rejoice In Small Packages? →

Who is the King? And Why Should We Be Asking Now?  Good Morning Friends, Yesterday was Christ the King Sunday, the culmination of the liturgical year. Then this week we have Thanksgiving followed next Sunday with Advent. So, let me wish you a Happy New Year if you follow the "Church" calendar. But for me it seems like … Continue reading Who is the King? And Why Should We Be Asking Now? →