I was once asked by an associate pastor at a church about my past and if I had come to know Jesus because of a “major” event in my life. When I told him “no”, and that I grew up in the church he seemed surprised because he had noticed that most people who devote … [Read more…]
As you probably know, last week my mother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. It was a shock to the family and we held the funeral on Christmas Eve. Losing a loved one is always difficult and being near the holidays, it just expedites how quickly you celebrate the holiday without the loved one. I’m not … [Read more…]
This week I was planning on writing about various aspects of the birth of Christ and provide encouragement for you, the Awana leader. Those plans changed suddenly Tuesday afternoon when I received word that my mother had died suddenly, unexpectedly. She was a vibrant woman of 78 years of age. I had just chatted with … [Read more…]
Recently, I attended a conference workshop where we were admonished to be sure to take a sabbath rest. There is a difference between recreation and a sabbath rest. The sabbath rest was defined as resting in Him and allowing Him to guide and direct. Whereas recreation, we are calling the shots. Just a quick note … [Read more…]
This past weekend was an interesting one in a city nearby. Because of construction there was a road closed and people would drive up to where the construction was and had to turn around. News crews were out interviewing drivers who stated that the road crews had to publicize it better and put out signs … [Read more…]