A few days ago the Morning Thought was about running someone off from church; it was titled Avoid Them.
There were a few comments I’d like to bring to your attention.
This one is from Tracy; I attended a church once that made me feel so uncomfortable. Continue reading
Month: August 2011
What Did I Do Yesterday?
I like to write about things that happen around me; that affect me and, perchance, would affect you too.
So what happened to me yesterday?
Nothing! Not one thing! Continue reading
Avoid Them
What you say can heal or hurt!
Let me tell you the story of a man and what he heard.
This man was attending church with his family, something he had never, ever done.
One day he even got up and gave a brief testimony in front of everyone.
He spoke of the power of God to change lives. Continue reading
He’s Still Working On Me!
Last night Linda and I attended a memorial service for someone we’ve known since the mid-80’s, but haven’t had much contact with for 20 years.
As l listened to her husband, daughter, a friend, and the pastor all speak about her; I realized this wasn’t the same woman I knew years ago. Continue reading
Rebuiding After The Shipwreck
I often say that the hardest part of pastoring is damage control; that is, undoing the damage that someone else has done.
Someone says something hurtful or teaches something harmful and I often find myself doing the repair work. Continue reading
Truth Is Reflected In The Lives Of Those That Speak It
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ Continue reading
The Truth & The Lie
I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Ps 139:14
Yesterday Linda and I went with our oldest, Lindsey, to her doctors appointment.
She and hubby, Jeff, are expecting their first child in December.
Yesterday was sonogram day. Continue reading
A Place Called Hope!
Everyone needs hope!
Everyone hopes for a something different.
Someone may be hoping for the next week to go quickly so they can go on vacation.
Another may hope for more money, while someone else is hoping the chemotherapy works. Continue reading
What About Him?
Peter asked Jesus, “What about him, Lord?” John 21:21 NLT
What about him?
That question from Peter is one that we ask every day about someone at work, in church, or at school.
I do believe more people worry about other people than they worry about themselves! Continue reading
Your Pessimistic Enemy
Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, therefore you shall serve your enemies, Deut 28:47-48
It has been said, “What angers you, controls you!”
Anger is an enemy; as is fear, discouragement, hatred, bigotry, anxiety, and hopelessness. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 