A group of lions is a "pride." We're looking at Daniel in the lions' den today. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt attacked and then your pride got in the way? I have. Years ago, someone I care for deeply worked for the church I was attending. Through a … [Read more...]

Fire is hot. Okay, duh. Yes, fire is hot. Barely hotter than where I grew up in SW Oklahoma. You see, I lived a mere 28 miles from Altus - often mentioned in weather reports as the hottest city in the state. Sometimes the nation. I remember going to that city one summer … [Read more...]

Bag of bones Though not a constant feeling, there have been a few times in my life when I felt all dried-up and useless - like old bones. Our spiritual lives are so dependent on maintaining our relationship with God that, if we allow the world to get in the way or take … [Read more...]

Eyes are important. Vision is critical. My mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with AMD, age-related macular degeneration. Since it runs in her family, it wasn’t a surprise. Only thing, she noticed changes in what her eyes could see 6 MONTHS before she told someone about … [Read more...]

Need a tool?   That tool is not for me Growing up, my Dad had a large toolbox. But we lived under a single mandate: don't touch the tools! If you need a hammer, ask dad, and he will hammer for you. I finally figured out his possessiveness when I got to college. Dad … [Read more...]