With my fifth child and fourth daughter I found myself thinking it odd to sing “Patty Cake” to her calling her a baker man. So I changed it up and thought I’d share it. Patty Cake, Patty Cake Baker Girl Pit em and Pat em and give em a whirl Throw em in the oven…
The Only Fear in Death is Fear of Life
Sitting here listening to the ringing of my four oldest children as they play together gives me a moment to contemplate the amazing and glorious gift of God of my family. At times I feel as though I am truly the richest man that ever lived. Even in the aggravation of life, I can honestly…
The Selfish Always Have An Excuse
Let me just begin these short, pointed thoughts by saying that I do not have a political passion for much at all. In the scheme of things I have given very little thought to pop-culture, entertainment, politics or anything else really outside of my very myopic world-view that rests in the powerfully satisfying person of…
Why Do Holidays Bring out the Worst in Family?
It never fails, for many during the holiday season comes the “Jerry Springer” show right to their front door. It really is a fact and for so long I wondered what made relational conflict so abundant during the time when people are off of work, enjoying friends and family and receiving so much in way…
It Doesn’t Get Any Better than This… or Does it?
“It doesn’t get any better than this…” I thought as I looked at my infant daughter surrounded by my four other children and bride of 18 years. Something wells up inside when I see the glorious beauty of my family and in the best of humility, I praise God for them and for His grace…
When the Gospel Doesn’t Work
This series contemplates the reality that in so many circumstances, the people of God act and live as though the Gospel has no power in their lives and in as much, the Gospel must not work. Over eight weeks in preparation for the “Horrors of Christmas” (wrath, judgement, horror and hell) series, we have discovered…
Gentle Shepherding, A Few Thoughts
Considering sheep as an animal helps pastors understand much about God’s instruction to us as we shepherd His flock. One main reality that is continually driven home to my heart is the reality that sheep are most of the time very timid and easily frightened. Because of this, I believe Peter understands the need to…
Damage Done by Sinners Among the Church
In the last few weeks a surge of what seem as personal attacks in regards to doctrine, polity and purpose has raised a few eyebrows. These attacks have been primarily at me and our fellowship and now have bled into other congregations. For some reason the people who have concerned themselves with creating havoc among…
Children of God are Gloriously Empowered to Love One Another
The Lie In modern thought, so many professing Christians consider their salvation a sealed deal because of their affiliations. First, the affiliation with an action such as membership, prayer of salvation, walking an isle etc, enables some “professors” to be comfortable with the reality that their souls are safe and thus, the need to look…
Unseen Beauty Portrays Spiritual Blindness | Quick Thought
Just a moment ago my children discovered a horribly terrifying creature crawling on the floor in the house right inside the back door leading into the kitchen. They came in horror to tell me of the significantly deadly worm-like bug that would surely devour the entire household from the sound of their voices. Upon coming…