Tag Archives: Jesus

Tornadoed!

I’ve always enjoyed spending time on the farm with my cousin, Aaron, in northeast Nebraska.  A few years ago I helped him lay down a new wood laminate floor in his living room.  Earlier this week I saw my dad who … Continue reading

Posted in Relationship Priorities, Worldview | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ONLY With Jesus FIRST

One wedding, two funerals, two classes and four worship services.  Not the title for a hit movie, but the description of the weekend that awaits me.  A bit overwhelming if I try to do it all in my own power. … Continue reading

Posted in Congregational Life, Relationship Priorities | Tagged , | 2 Comments

End of Summer Blues

Yesterday was my 49th birthday.  I should be happy I still have another year before, as my daughter informed me, I’ll be “old.”  But, since childhood, my birthday has usually been accompanied by a bit of sadness due to the … Continue reading

Posted in Relationship Priorities | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Music to My Ears

Today was the last day of a GREAT week of VBS (Vacation Bible School) at Faith.  It wasn’t great because there were over 400 kids in attendance (which there were).    It wasn’t great because the singing was so wonderful … Continue reading

Posted in Congregational Life, Relationship Priorities | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Death Demands Jesus Alone

As a pastor, one of my more difficult tasks is to sit with a dear member of my flock who’s facing the hour of death and know there’s nothing I can do to stop this hideous evil.  It’s an inevitable … Continue reading

Posted in Congregational Life, Relationship Priorities | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

The Son WILL Rise!

DOMA.  Prop 8.  Marriage redefined.  God’s ways gone. Have we entered a period of darkness that will never be broken?  It may seem hopeless to stand up for the Truth when it comes to marriage or any other aspect of … Continue reading

Posted in Marriage | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Harris & Mary

Sometimes you see something in life that just makes you stop and say … “I’ve just seen Jesus!”  I had such an experience this week.  No, it wasn’t in Easter worship when we had someone dressed up as Jesus for … Continue reading

Posted in Marriage | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Teen’s BEST Friend

Teen life is challenging.  This is especially true when it comes to wading through the raging waters of developing hormones and growing interest in the opposite sex.  Sadly, heartbreak is often a big part of this process.  Attempts at dating … Continue reading

Posted in Teen Life | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Cruising with Power

My family had an awesome time on our Caribbean cruise last week.  We had focused time together, beautiful weather, awesome sights to see, great food and great entertainment.  I’ll always cherish the memories including snorkeling with Micah in Cozumel, climbing … Continue reading

Posted in Marriage | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Christian Character

Christian character is something we’ve got to have if we’re going to show Jesus Christ to the world in the way He’s commanded us to do.  It’s made up of the 1000’s of decisions we make every single day to … Continue reading

Posted in Character | Tagged , , | Leave a comment