I grew up with Robert Young in my living room. As Jim Anderson on Father Knows Best, he was the perfect father figure on black and white…… Read more “Conspiracy of Love”
Tag: Jesus
Church Is A Verb
I give definition to words. I use words in ways the originator would never have imagined. I learn word uses from our kids. Today’s “cool” has a…… Read more “Church Is A Verb”
Cross, Announcement, and Church
We human types love a grand announcement. In the 21st century spectacular flare—planed with careful detail—stages grand announcements. We are especially attentive when the news is good.…… Read more “Cross, Announcement, and Church”
Humble Pie
I recall my mother spoke about Humble Pie. Surely, she had a recipe. Someway, I failed to write down the exact ingredients. The result is I don’t…… Read more “Humble Pie”
May We Be One
Father in Heaven, The unity you demonstrate with the Son and the Holy Spirit is beyond my understanding. I believe you are one. I am sorry that…… Read more “May We Be One”
Worship Journey
There comes a time is any attempt of lament over a divided church to raise questions as to sources of division. I want to honor Scripture and…… Read more “Worship Journey”
I Learned Wrong
Perhaps they taught right and I just learned wrong.Sunday school was an undercover clandestine movement led by churchwomen.I do remember the colorful flannel graph—the foundation to all…… Read more “I Learned Wrong”
Church Isn’t For Me
My favorite church is the Central church in Amarillo. I can list numerous reasons, but will not bore you my “over shoulder reader,” with my bias rationale. …… Read more “Church Isn’t For Me”
God’s Expectation
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your…… Read more “God’s Expectation”
P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice
I suspect the planet has never before been this noisy. The cell phone set my corded phone free. I can now hear it ring from any place…… Read more “P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice”
Hearing God’s Voice
Over coffee, eggs, bacon, and toast, as we reflected on the headline newness of Scripture, the conversation shifted to hearing God’s voice. This faith stuff is hard.…… Read more “Hearing God’s Voice”
Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs
What I believe determines what I believe. Ok, I’ll admit it sounds like double talk. Stick with me on this. I remember more than once my daddy…… Read more “Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs”
Exactly Alike
Due to my aging body, I could no longer crawl under the locked gate. This time a security guard let me in with a key. It was…… Read more “Exactly Alike”
Them or Us
Dr. Tom Olbricht’s graduate class on Restoration Doctrines was a mystery to me. Although early in my graduate studies, I thought I knew what I was getting…… Read more “Them or Us”
Spirit Sync
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” I am God-hardwired as an optimist. Here’s the problem.…… Read more “Spirit Sync”
Hidden Traditions
It was there all along. I just didn’t see it. In accordance with my inquisitive wiring, “Aha” moments make a huge impression. Crisscrossing West Texas since early…… Read more “Hidden Traditions”
One
I like the sound of one. Teams like to be number one. The only way number one happens is if the team unites as one. Children can…… Read more “One”
God Show Me Joy
I don’t have the foggiest idea who God used to write the book of Hebrews. It is the pepper-upper letter for Jesus’ followers. The original audience lived at…… Read more “God Show Me Joy”
God Is Alive and Future Church
God is in charge. Am I afraid to let Him work? I am rather good at setting limits on God. I know what He can do and…… Read more “God Is Alive and Future Church”
God Reflection 