A Few Words to Honor Our WWII Veterans

I was blessed to attend the funeral of a great man this past Monday.  He never served as the CEO of a major corporation, nor did he lead a life of notoriety in the eyes of an adoring public.   He did not serve in the halls of government or join the ranks in a prestigious [...]

Sullenberger and Flight 1549—Prefiguring Christ

We raptly sat in front of the TV Sunday night watching the 60 Minutes story on the miracle on the Hudson River, Flight 1549.  Captain Sullenberger recounted, almost second by second, the drama of losing the engines on his jet and the quick decisions that led to the hard, but safe, landing in the water [...]

Discovering God’s Will: Knowing His Presence

Earlier this week my family and I returned from vacationing a few days in the warmer climate of central Florida.  As soon as I pulled into the driveway, I dropped everyone off and drove over to the vet where we boarded our sweet old dog Rosie for these few days.  Rosie appreciated the boarding since [...]

Discovering God’s Will: The Role of Surrender

Many a discourse on the topic of God’s will takes you through the topic of surrender.  They say that surrender is the key to knowing God’s will.  Surrender leads us to God’s will. Surrender yourselves before seeking God’s will.
I have a question.  Surrender implies that there is a fight and that there is a victor.  [...]

Two Words: Muzzle Control

A few short years ago I attended a hunter safety course with my son. These courses are a cultural experience that I would recommend even to non-hunters.  It is a slice of American life and a rite of passage for many.
Through the evening, the game warden returned time and time again to his mantra.  He [...]

Discovering God’s Will: The Role of Despair

My family and I love music.  We all play instruments and sing.  Music’s power to capture our attention and our emotions makes it an enjoyable diversion.  Our tastes are eclectic and tend toward excellence in performance.
Well, the other day I googled one of my favorite choral composers, “John Rutter,” and found the most wonderful performance [...]

Discovering God’s Will: Pay Attention

Here is a truism that applies to discovering God’s will for your life:  your interest in seeing God work in your life reveals your attitude toward knowing God’s will for your life.
Stated another way, I may say I want to know God’s will but I continue living a life that is focused on everything but [...]

Responding to Economic Uncertainty–Practical Tips for Believers

After seeing the Presidential debate last night, I felt a little uneasy.  Yes, the primary topic was the economy and I was not real sure if either candidate knew a proper solution to our current situation.  In fact, I was hoping to hear someone invoke the need for prayer and how we need to rely [...]