Break free from your SHELTER…
December 23rd, 2009
2 Timothy 1:7; “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (fear), but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (NIV) The other day my wife was looking out the back window of our home observing our new “rescue dog” Boyd sprinting across the yard having fun with his “brother” Onyx. [...]
A Battle worth losing…
December 17th, 2009
Romans 8:28; “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”(NIV) This morning I heard the news about the tragic death of Chris Henry, a wide receiver for my beloved Cincinnati Bengals. The news stunned me because he had [...]
Go-To’s
December 10th, 2009
Hebrews 6:19; “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”(NIV) I remember years ago during my basketball playing days when I had finally developed a “go-to” move offensively. A “go-to” move is a move that allowed me to separate myself from my defender and get a shot off, not matter [...]
“Fixing” our gaze…
December 4th, 2009
Proverbs 4:25-”Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.” Years ago, when I returned home from my 5 week stay in a chemical dependency center, I hooked up with my first sponsor. I remember this like it was yesterday because what he did that day, though it seemed small to him, [...]
Spiritual ADHD
December 3rd, 2009
Proverbs 1:33-”But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” (NLT) For years I have had to learn how to handle my very “active” mind. Basically I am a self-diagnosed sufferer of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and I’ve learned to live with the disorder pretty effectively. Having a [...]