Build a Door

“When one door opens, another one closes. If God closes a door, He opens a window. I’m praying for an open door.” No doubt you’ve heard those phrases or even uttered them yourself. I really think doors sometimes close on us and God wants us to kick them open. Or maybe it is like […]

Chasing Squirrels

This squirrel was scouting the dining area this past summer when we were on vacation…in the same city we live in. Okay, it was a staycation but I always think that sounds like we just stayed at our house so I thought I would spice it up by leaving it vague…SO SUE ME!!! Back to […]

It’s about time

About five or six months ago I stopped writing in my spare time. I had convinced myself that what I was writing didn’t matter and that I didn’t have enough time to do it. The truth is that I had listened to and believed a few lies about myself that weren’t true. “Your voice doesn’t […]

Community Bible Experience Week 2

Okay people, it is week two of our read through the Bible in 40 days campaign! I hope you are getting as much out of it as I am. I am looking forward to talking to my group this evening about what I’ve read. Please find a group of people to hang out with that […]

Community Bible Experience Day 1

This week our church began a 40 day journey into the New Testament. I am so excited that we are all doing this together. I wanted to take a moment and talk about what I am finding on the first day of this epic adventure! Today in my reading I came across this verse in […]

The Parable of the Bricks

If you will allow me the room, I’d like to tell you a modern day parable. A man was walking on a beach with a sack of bricks slung over his back at nighttime. Up ahead of him were he could see campfires spaced apart by a few miles. As he reached the first campfire, […]

No Easy Answers

I am saddened by the recent attacks on the police officers in Dallas. I have been praying since I heard the news and my heart is heavy for the city that I once called home. I have also been extremely disturbed by the deaths of young black men that have occurred time and time again. Too […]

I Did It!!!

I can’t believe it. I DID IT!!! It has been over a year in the making but I finally did it. Nope, no need to call the police or send me a cigar for that matter. It may not be what you are thinking. I finished writing a book! I can’t tell you how awesome […]

44

Well, I thought the day would never come. Today, I turn 44. Some of my friends, the meaner ones I might mention, have explained to me that I am a lot closer to 50 now than I am 30…so that basically means that I’m 50. First off, no it doesn’t. Secondly, okay you got me. […]

Embrace the Future

There is an art to embracing the future. For starters, you can’t be stuck in the past. I know, I’m a genius. For real though. If there is bitterness, self doubt or hurt that keeps you from heading toward a God given goal in your life, you won’t be capable of charting a new course […]