I hauled a large extension ladder deep into the woods. Don't ask me how- that's a story in and of itself. I also carried in a large 2-seater ladder stand piece by piece. I climbed about 20 feet up the ladder with a drill and 2 eye-bolts. It was a little precarious, but I drilled a hole in each side of the tree and screwed in the eye-bolts.Then I threaded a rope through each 'eye' and pulled it dow...  Read More

We see a great battle between good and evil being played out in America today. A single political party is orchestrating and paying for riots across America. It's the party of slavery, the party of the Ku Klux Klan, the party of segregation, the party of the welfare state, the party of illegal immigrants casting votes, the party of many billions of dollars of secret government corruption, the part...  Read More

There is a remnant in Israel. God's 'chosen' people are to be respected, loved, and honored. Salvation of mankind came first TO and then THROUGH the Jews. Our Savior, Jesus, was a Jew. This is why Satan has always hated Israel. They are a constant reminder to him of God's mercy and grace and of Christ's victory over sin and death. Consider the striking difference between Israel and her enemies. If...  Read More

On this Father's Day I want to give thanks for my own father. My grandmother (his mom) told me that my dad took his first job at 10 years old, earning $2.50 a week. She told me that he gave her two dollars of that money to help pay the bills. My dad gave his three sons a picture of a strong, masculine man. He was a hard worker, an excellent employee, and demanded that we also work- even as very yo...  Read More

Another glorious morning. We can pretend that the weather doesn't matter, but it does. We know that sunshine is a gift because in a perfect world, at creation and all the way to the days of Noah, the sun was shining every day. But it wasn't Arizona desert sun. God watered the earth every day with morning dew and with springs bubbling up out of the ground. And what do we receive from the sun? Heat ...  Read More

A weary body is one thing. A weary soul is quite another. A body that is weary from the hard toil of serving others- of working to provide- of physical exercise and training- soaks up rest like a dry sponge soaks up water. But physical rest becomes very difficult when a person has a restless soul. Every soul that is not anchored in Christ is in danger of drifting into troubled waters. People seek ...  Read More

Spontaneity is a great thing. Many of life's great moments are unplanned. In the same way, many great opportunities are missed by those who refuse to set aside their schedule and plans. The problem comes in when so many people, especially men, say, "I like to live spontaneously" as an excuse for a lack of commitment or irresponsible living. God tells us that a wise builder makes a plan and conside...  Read More

Marriage is simple... IF...IF...if TWO people are utterly committed to Christ. No, it's not always easy, but it's simple. In other words, it isn't complicated. When both husband and wife are utterly committed to Christ, then he is also committed to being a provider, a protector and a tender leader of his wife and children. She is also committed to running a neat and orderly home, to supporting and...  Read More

Does God always get what God WANTS? It's not a trick question. Can anyone KEEP God from getting what he wants? Because God is all-powerful, because he is the ruler of the universe, we tend to defend him by saying, "No one can keep God from getting what he wants. Nothing can keep God from acting according to his will." But this is simply not true. Because of God's JUSTICE (God is JUST) he cannot si...  Read More

What are you hoping for? In the short-term, it might be more sunshine or a better job. It might be to lose weight or go on a vacation. Perhaps you are hoping for more money or hoping to get married. But what if you already possess that which you hope for? What if your hope for a better life, for excellent health, for a perfect relationship, for peace and joy and comfort- has already been granted? ...  Read More

"Come, Holy Spirit." Sin has a 'gravity' all its own- a power that 'draws' every single person on earth. Only the power of the Holy Spirit can set us free from the gravity of sin. But in order to be set free, we must be FILLED with the Holy Spirit. How does that happen? GREAT DESIRE is the starting point. You must seek him, hungering for his filling through prayer. But this 'hunger' and 'asking' s...  Read More

Today is the very FIRST day of the rest of your life. For me, that's an exciting thought. I may be having three or four 'mini' adventures today. It might be something as simple as stopping at a new place for a cup of coffee or perhaps spending a few minutes checking out a new (to me) park or trail. And because I have a Kingdom focus- because the Lord has put HIS heart IN me- I will be looking for ...  Read More