Growing up my sister Joy used to have a saying that she shared anytime I was going through a challenging time. Her statement was “as long as you have your health and strength, you can keep pushing thru.” As a young adult I saw that only as words of encouragement, but not until I grew older…
metanoia: a transformative change of heart especially a spiritual conversion My introductory sermon, for my licensing to preach was titled, “Lord, I Need a Heart Transplant”. My text was taken from Psalm 51:10 ~ Create in me a clean heart, O God. And renew a right spirit within me. I promise you, I had to…
Disney Pixar released an animated film in 2015 that they entitled Inside Out. It was a wonderfully written movie, excellent graphics, and a sobering story line. The movie takes place mostly in the mind of an 11 year old girl named Riley Andersen. She experiences five distinct emotions that have actually taken on personified characteristics.…
After his father’s death in the movie “The Lion King”, Simba is having difficulty remembering who he is because of his life situation and his disconnection from his dad. Simba is running away from his past, because he think he’s guilty of his father’s death. But, he’s also running from his future, because he doesn’t…
Three years ago, I had the privilege to travel to Cincinnati, OH to minister with the Healing Care Team under the leadership of Dr. R. Neal Siler, the founder of The Healing Place ~ Center for Counseling and Spiritual Direction. Our seminar, “Living with Loss: Finding Hope & Resurrection”, was our focus. Friday night the…
This is a re-post of my blog from August 2017. I thought it was time to remind you that God wants you FREE! This morning I am supposed to be working on a presentation for a ministry event this weekend and I sense the Lord saying, “Write something for men who have been abused.” My…
Nineteen years ago today, my mom left the earth realm in physical form. My mom was an amazing woman who helped shaped me and my siblings, her children and her grandchildren for the most, part into the people we are today. There were some dreams and desires that she shared with us that she didn’t…