We've been talking about what is Essential to our life--worship, prayer, Bible study. We cannot be Christian--disciples of Christ--without these. But Jesus didn't say they would make us great. He …
Essential Prayer
Prayer, simply defined, is more than the meaning of the old English word "pray" (ask). It is communication with God. Prayer is recognition of God's presence with us at all times, and a refusal to …
Essential Life
Last week I wrote about the value of assessment--finding out if we are healthy enough to face what we are about to encounter. Since we don't know what that is, we need to be sure we are as healthy as …
The Importance of Tests
Last week, after spending over an hour talking with my oncologist, I knew I had to go through a number of tests before we could make the decisions regarding my treatment. I asked the doctor when we …
Confessions of a Cornhusker.
Anyone who knows me knows my loyalty is to the King. But worldly ties persist, and the same people also know I am a Cornhusker at heart. Not a rabid one mind you--I do not recall foaming at the …
This Week On Facebook
As subjects of the Kingdom, we are stationed in the world, and expected to represent the King to the world. In doing this, many of us choose to utilize social media--the most common of which is …