In a marriage it is the responsibility of each spouse to protect the other. I know the greater responsibility is for the husband to protect the wife and children. However there are times the wife must protect the husband from himself.
There is a great story about this in 1 Samuel 25. Continue reading
Do you believe there is power in prayer?
If you are going to claim the words of Paul and say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil 4:13) then you need to stand by that claim. Continue reading
I love to laugh! I love jokes, comedy, and funny things.
My grandmother was a jolly woman and her dad was well known for pulling jokes on folks!
Linda and I have laughed throughout our marriage and I think that has to be a key ingredient to any relationship – laughter! Continue reading
I’m not sure I knew this but a step-family is called a blended family. Funny thing is I thought a blended family would be akin to a mixed-race family – a blending of races.
So I guess I have been a part of a blended family since I’ve had three step-dads and one step-mom. Continue reading
I was telling someone the other day that you can only do one thing and put your whole heart into it – to do it with excellence.
Driving is a great example. By itself, you can do it very well. Add texting or talking and the results are completely different, as you learn from watching the evening news. Continue reading
I was in a restaurant last week and the waitress, whom I have known since her birth, came over to take our order. I asked her, “When is the wedding date?”
She gave me a look and said, “I’m not even going out with anyone!” Continue reading
Jesus never ran anywhere so if you are running everywhere you are not modeling Jesus.
I read that in my radio show prep for today. It stopped me in my tracks and made me think.
I am one of those people that rush around trying to get it all done. I have always done things quickly but I try to be efficient. Continue reading
I have experienced the power of prayer firsthand. I know what it is like to be prayed for and I know what it is to pray for another.
The Bible says so much about prayer. Prayer is first mentioned in Genesis chapter 20 where Abimelech is told that Abram will pray for him. Continue reading
Linda and me on our wedding day in May 1979.
In 1979 I was getting ready to get married. The date was set for May 4th so there was much to do at this point.
I had read where God had said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Gen 2:18 Continue reading
I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Mark 1:8
In the past month some wonderful things have been happening at church.
First, a young lady in the church was in a really bad accident earlier in the year. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 