BLOOD COVENANT (part 1)

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lost in Yellowstone (Chapter 20)

CHAPTER 20“The road not taken” Mr. Moffit’s work was not finished. I am glad that he played such a huge role in this drama. It seems more than fitting. In fact, when I tell this story today, it is at this point that I seem to most often have to pause.

OUT TO PASTOR: Hey, this is my story!

I am just now concluding that narcissism is a virus that has infected everybody in the world that is breathing air. I even apply this to my own life with a great deal of regret.Nobody wants to admit they have narcissistic leanings in their life.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 35)

“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.” – LUKE 14:26Jesus is not telling people to hate their family, He is saying that we are to love Him more.To the modern Christian in today’s...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lost in Yellowstone (Chapter 19)

CHAPTER 19“The Agnostic: In Search of a Rose (Part 2)” I am most sure the Lord had a special role for my friend Mr. Moffit at that key juncture of our journey. For that, I am so thankful.One task he performed faithfully was to send a message for me to the amazin’ blonde.

OUT TO PASTOR: Eating healthy is for sissies

As a youngster, I often heard my father say things that later turned out not to be on the true side of the table.One that he said quite often was, “Eating healthy is for sissies.”At the time, I had no idea what he was talking about, but I did know that good old mom worked very hard to make sure he...

ON THE JOB TRAINING (PART 34)

“A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’” – LUKE 14:16,17The “Great Commission” has been given to all believers to go and preach the gospel to all nations, not just professional...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lost in Yellowstone (chapter 18)

CHAPTER 18“The Agnostic: In Search of a Rose (Part 1)” What you are about to read is one of the very special accounts for me.

OUT TO PASTOR: Thanksgiving quandary – roast turkey or lame duck?

My father used to tell me anything worth doing was worth doing right the first time.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 33)

“When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid.