I must confess. I read about the Israelites in the Old Testament and just laugh at them. Here’s a group of people that God called, “chosen”. He provided for them, showed them miracles and set …
Heard a quote shared by GK Chesterton this morning that I loved. “Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, …
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” -Psalm 23:5a I like to tell a certain story about my son, Nicholas (ok, if you know me, you know I like to …
“And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” -Matthew 18:3 A Pep Talk This kid. He gets it. 18 million people have …
Let’s continue in the walk with the Good Shepherd. Today, I am looking at verse 4 of the 23rd Psalm. Even in the unending shadows of death’s darkness, I am not overcome by fear. Because You are …
“He makes me whole again, steering me off worn, hard paths to roads where truth and righteousness echo His name.” -Psalm 23:3 (VOICE) Sheep are funny creatures. I shared a few characteristics of sheep in …
“He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters.” -Psalm 23:2 I have a confession. My mind drifts. Frequently. I think that’s why I get Ralphie from the movie, “A …
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” -Psalm 23:1 What a blessing to speak on the 23rd Psalm yesterday to the church community. This week, I would love to take a few moments …
What an emotional week. Much going on in the life of the Sorensen family. Not a bad week by any means, but an emotional one, none the less. Tomorrow, I get the opportunity to open …
Ok. I will admit it. My Pandora music station MAY NOT be like yours. I love all kinds of music. For example, this morning I was out on my morning run and my shuffle brought …
It’s always a fun moment when a song comes on the radio and I hear a lyric or I sing something in worship on Sunday morning and God nudges me to remind me of what …
I recently traveled back to Marshall, TX, to assist in a wedding of a former youth (now adult) in the first church I started youth ministry in. Walking the halls of FUMC, Marshall, brought back …
Ran across an article recently that spurred some thought. It featured an interview with the Christian musical artist, LeCrae. He spoke of “culture” and how the church, too often, stands at a distance. “The reason …
My notebook fell open this morning to some notes from the Willow Creek, Global Leadership Conference our church hosted back in August of last year. Ran across the following prayer. Imagine what our days would …