Everyone faces a fear or two in their lifetime … One fear that I have faced a number of times over the last 50 years has been fear of failure … looked a little different each time Fear of not being able to live up to my ordination vows Fear of failing to be adequate […]
Killer Dana was the most notorious wave in California. When it was really ripping and roaring, the best surfers in the world gave it plenty of distance. Legendary surfers knew that given the traditional techniques of their sport, that wave was more than they could handle. Then came a teenager to prove them wrong. In […]
Have you ever felt somewhat or totally inadequate for a task or a role that you are about to engage in? In my life there have been numerous times when I have felt inadequate: As a teenager I felt totally inadequate in gym class and track and field days – unable to do what was […]
As we enter the first full week of the New Year 2021 my thoughts turn to behaviour and lifestyle. As a leader I realize that I can’t lead what I don’t live. In other words, my actions can speak louder than my words and nullify what I am saying. As a leader I can’t ask […]
Before I was born again prayer was non-existent in my life Oh, I prayed the prayers along with everyone else from the book of prayers during the Sunday morning service Prayers that 50+ years later I can still repeat by memory (head) – but not from my heart Then I met Jesus and prayer took […]
The Scriptures frequently comment on living the Christian faith with passion It is very clear that as believers we cannot be passive We must embrace the truth and engage with the world for that truth Jude 3b “I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for […]
A Christian hero – Dr. J. Vernon McGee – Pastor and Bible teacher – died in 1988 at the age of 84 …still preaching and teaching on a daily basis When Dr. J. Vernon McGee talked about the Bible, people listened. He was the most beloved Bible teacher of his generation. In a sit-down conversation […]
An apostle from North America was meeting with a group of leader of the underground church in China During the evening there was a fellowship time among the leaders as they shared what was happening in their lives and how God was moving in their homes and in their ministries The apostle took the opportunity […]
In this series of teachings / discussions I have targeted a number of every day issues – spiritual and life issues – that we, as believers and disciples of Jesus, tend to encounter on a regular basis Sometimes I Doubt God – Bout With Doubt Sometimes I Worry – But What If… Sometimes I Get […]
When God created the world, He declared that everything was good (Genesis, Chapter 1) The sun, the earth, the moon, and the stars — all good! He was pleased Pleased with the animals Pleased with the mountains Pleased with the oceans Pleased with the trees Above all, God was most proud of His best work: […]