Founder's Blog
Indifference vs. Mourning
Sometimes when I read scripture, I can hardly believe it. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says, …
Pride vs Poverty of Spirit
Back in the early 1990's I spent two years studying The Sermon on the Mount. One could say I am a slow learner or that Jesus’ words take a lifetime to absorb. He communicates issues of the…
Full of Myself vs Full of God
I desperately want to be a man after God's own heart. Early in the morning with a cup of coffee in hand and my Bible in my lap it all seems so possible. However, sometimes my day begins with…
My Merit vs God’s Mercy
A battle wages within me...somehow believing that I am good enough for God's acceptance rather than believing that it is only God's mercy that saves me. I don't know why a voice in my…
My Relevance vs My Reverence
A battle wages within me...my relevance—my strong desire to be cool and accepted by my peers versus my reverence—my desire to please God and bring Him glory in all things. …
Love of Power vs Power of Love
A battle wages within me—the love of power or the power of love? The winner of this battle determines the health of my relationships. Loving power often results in marginalized relationships.…
Holding on vs Letting Go
A battle wages within me—holding on to my desires or letting go of them so that I can, in turn, grasp onto God's desires. When I hold on to my way, I am letting go of the things of God.…
My Timetable vs. God’s Timetable
A battle wages within me—my timetable versus God's timetable. Time is a big issue with me—being on time, getting it done quickly. And I have my reasons. God's timetable does not…
Faith vs Sight
A battle wages within me daily—what to believe? Should I trust only what I can see—the visibly obvious? Or can I trust what I cannot see—by faith? …
Forgetfulness
To-do lists litter my desk as I struggle against forgetfulness. Remembering is a challenge—even more so the older I get. God tells me to remember Him, yet I can so easily forget. …