PatMay 19, 20144 minSlaying GiantsThe battle of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-58) is a popular Bible story. For some, it is a classic “underdog wins” scenario. On the...
PatMay 9, 20144 minI Wouldn't Mind Being a Mother....... huh?Without a doubt, I have enjoyed a wonderfully blessed life right from the start. My childhood was pretty darned nice. We always had...
PatMay 5, 20144 minBringing it HomeYesenia and I just spent a wonderful week with a short-term mission team from Northeastern University in Boston. Nineteen future...
PatApr 11, 20144 minWhen Tragedy Strikes How long, Oh Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save? Why do you make me...
PatApr 6, 20143 minLet's Dance! "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” From Matt 18:2...
PatMar 22, 20144 minChoose!“Choose!” Sometimes the Bible can seem a little harsh. Every once in a while, I have to go back and re-read or research translations of...
PatMar 21, 20143 minTravellin' light! "Bring out your luggage, like you're packing to go into exile…… “ from Ezekiel 12:4(ISV) “We’re only going to be gone two weeks.” Once in...
PatMar 14, 20145 minWith Doors Wide Open“But you have received the Holy Spirit and He lives within you, so you do not need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit...
PatMar 11, 20144 minFighting the Good fight“Submit yourself for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men; whether to the king or to governors. For it is God’s will...
PatFeb 20, 20143 minSelf esteem and our kids“You are a child of the Lord God Almighty; the apple of God’s eye; the Holy Spirit lives in you and Jesus loves you more than you can...
PatFeb 5, 20144 minSpread the Faith! How comfortable are you with talking about your faith? Can you have a conversation about the Bible with your family or friends? Could you...
PatJan 31, 20143 minToddlin' along ...“Take good care of him,” Pastor Stephen told Yesenia. “He may look old, but he’s barely a toddler in his Christian life.” A couple of...
PatJan 25, 20142 minThe Great Plaintain Adventure“Blessings and miracles often arrive disguised as insurmountable problems.” Did you ever have one of those haunted house nightmares where...
PatJan 17, 20144 minIn Other News.....“A death is tragedy. A million is a statistic,” -Josef Stalin What would happen if a four-year-old boy in your neighborhood died of...
PatJan 7, 20145 minHaves and Have-nots.“Dad, can I ask you something?” Being the father of three teen-aged daughters had lots of scary moments like this. I learned to fear...
PatDec 26, 20133 minBest Gift Ever! Each year, I try to come up with something special or unusual to give the family on Christmas. Sometimes, I do pretty well. Other times,...
PatDec 1, 20134 minHealing OurselvesDid you ever turn on the television and come across one of those Bible-thumping preachers curing people? Usually they have someone on...
PatOct 2, 20133 minLOVE ONE ANOTHER“They’re all dead, Yesenia. I’m sorry.” It was a shocking sight; Twelve of them; bundled together with only their heads visible, drooping...
PatSep 20, 20133 min“Can you be more specific?” Yesenia and I have been invited to a church breakfast this Saturday in the city. The speaker is a visiting pastor from El Salvador....
PatAug 29, 20133 minThe Burning Tortilla of Faith! Tortillas are a way of life here in Guatemala. There are probably twice as many Tortilla shops than drugstores in the city. You could...