Happily Ever After…

Every fairy tale has the same formula. It begins with, “Once upon a time...” and ends with, “they lived happily ever after.” Ask almost any person what they want out of life, and they'll most likely reply, “I just want to be happy.” As Americans, the pursuit of happiness is written into the U.S. Declaration of … Continue reading Happily Ever After… →

Who are you?

Who am I? I work at a church as a pastor, but that's not who I am. I am a husband and a father, but who I am is not defined by my family roles and responsibilities. I'm a huge Texas Ranger's fan, but my identity is not wrapped up with their success or their slumps. … Continue reading Who are you? →

God planned it for good

Two boys were walking along a street when they encountered a large dog blocking the sidewalk. “Don’t be afraid,” one of the boys told his more timid friend. “Look at his tail, how it wags. When a dog wags his tail he won’t bite you.” “That may be,” admitted the other, “but look at that … Continue reading God planned it for good →

Forgiving Others

Inigo Montoya from "The Princess Bride" "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." For over 20 years, Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride, 1987) was in the revenge business. His father was a great sword-maker who worked for the king. When a six-fingered man appeared and requested a special sword, … Continue reading Forgiving Others →

Thick-skinned

Criticism seems to be a normal part of life that we never really, fully appreciate. At an early age, we try to teach our kids to accept criticism and to grow from it. We tell them to be "thick-skinned." We explain that they should let harsh words roll off them "like water on a duck." … Continue reading Thick-skinned →

Spiritual Fitness in God’s Gym

As we begin a new school year, there are so many things to keep our kids (and us) cRaZy BUSY. So let’s make sure that all the good things of homework, band rehearsals, football practices, piano lessons, etc. don’t squeeze out the most important thing - relationships – especially our relationship with God. Let's make … Continue reading Spiritual Fitness in God’s Gym →

Dust

On our own, we are nothing - we're made out of dust. But in Christ, we are His priceless work of art - raised from the dust of death's decay to be made alive to reflect His beauty and glory. You're not just a piece of work - you are God's Masterpiece!