An article about preachers and ties? Well, yes, and here is why. I get asked about this quite frequently and have noticed that there are some fairly strong opinions involved. So, here are my simple thoughts. There is a sense in which it doesn’t matter. I have heard some incredibly powerful and life-changing preaching…
Be Still, and Know that I am God (Psalm 46:10a) Be still! It takes stillness to know God, to reflect, to hear God’s voice, to think, to wonder, to worship, to gain wisdom.. In the busyness of our lives (or perhaps just in the distractedness) we have too little time to be still and quiet,…
We have all been vividly reminded of one thing for sure this week —racism is still a very large issue in the hearts and minds of many, many people. Yesterday I posted two tweets – one against racism and one against murder. The first was widely re-tweeted and “liked” and the second was mostly ignored.…
Isn’t this a crazy time? Schools are closed and church services are canceled and we are told to remain at home except for “necessary” or “essential” matters. Our family and team were “scheduled” to be in Michigan for two weeks of revival campaigns but instead are at home in Florida along with our college son…
Would it be an understatement to say that we are incredibly blessed? We have so much, don’t we? Most of us in this part of the world have never lacked for anything. We have nice homes filled with nice things. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that we have expensive homes filled with…
It is an understatement to say that we live in a culture that is obsessed with immorality! Adultery and fornication are considered normal to most people, whether practiced in their own lives or enjoyed in their entertainment. Porn use abounds and is increasingly vile. The world around us doesn’t seem to care much, but we…
I feel like I have known the I Samuel 17 story of David and Goliath my entire life! And I never tire of reading it and learning from it. Here are some thoughts from my recent devotions: Ordinary responsibilities often result in extra-ordinary opportunities. David is well known for his shepherding. He is watching the…
