I have come to really appreciate Solomon’s thoughts in Ecclesiastes. To me this book clearly asks the question, “What is the meaning of life?"... Continue Reading
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May the 4th Be With You
"May the force be with you." Yoda Better yet- May the true force of the universe, God's Holy Spirit, bless and guide your day.
A Day in the Life of the Disciples
In Mark’s Gospel Chapters 4 and 5 we find the story of a day of Jesus’ ministry. I like to think about what is happening to people in the background of the stories like this one from Mark’s Gospel... Continue Reading
Between the Pages of His-Story Revisited
The actual percentage of the days of the lives of Biblical characters in scripture is very small... Continue Reading
A Simple Faith
It is simply being confident and assured in “what we hope for…what we do not see”. What complicates faith is the opposite, not being confident and sure of what lies ahead. Wanting to believe, but not completely sure... Continue Reading
The Gambler
In 1978, Kenny Rogers sang “The Gambler”. Probably because I love music and what music writers can say that I cannot put into words, but phrases in some songs like this one ring like crystal to me. I believe the words below from this song ring true throughout life. The first part of the chorus… Continue reading The Gambler
What’s Love Got To Do With It…Everything.
Tina Turner sang a hit song, “What’s love got to do with it?” Here are the words to the chorus. What's love got to do, got to do with it?What's love but a secondhand emotion?What's love got to do, got to do with it?Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken? Is love… Continue reading What’s Love Got To Do With It…Everything.
A short summary about Jesus the Son of God
By Doug Staples One With God In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:1-2 Creator and Sustainer of Creation Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. John 1:3 For… Continue reading A short summary about Jesus the Son of God
Fear of The Lord
People say, “Why should I be afraid of a Loving God?” or “Scripture says God is love. Why would I fear Him?” So, I asked myself what is the definition of fear? What does the Bible tell us? Webster’s definition of “fear”- An unpleasant emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. Biblical meaning of… Continue reading Fear of The Lord
Time in The Kingdom
Being recently retired, I began to think about how I spend my time? How much time do I spend in God’s Kingdom? As I began to ponder that question, another interesting thought came to me. There are two kingdoms I spend time in: God’s Kingdom (the Kingdom of Heaven), and Satan’s kingdom (the kingdom of… Continue reading Time in The Kingdom
Shepherds and Their Sheep
The shepherd cares for the needs of their sheep. They only have what the shepherd supplies. The Shepherd’s Responsibilities Have you ever wondered why the analogy of shepherds and sheep are so important in Scripture? Let’s look at what a shepherd does and see how it applies to us today. One of the principal duties… Continue reading Shepherds and Their Sheep
No Price is Too High
I heard a story that caught my attention. A husband and wife planned a vacation to Paris. They bought plane tickets and made hotel reservations. Just before they left, a business issue came up and he could not go. He told his wife to take her sister and have fun. While she was shopping in… Continue reading No Price is Too High
Walk by the Spirit
Galatians 5:16, “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” The Holy Spirit is a gift the Father gives His children. The Spirit guides our conscience in moments of decision, if we let Him. He is there 24/7. Truly an amazing gift from our Father in… Continue reading Walk by the Spirit
The Armor of God
Have you ever really thought through the meaning of the Armor of God? The types of armor mentioned in this passage is something we do not see or think about today. Armor to the warrior in those days was both defensive and offensive. If a soldier did not wear his defensive armor (helmet, breastplate, shield)… Continue reading The Armor of God
Hiring Candidates for what they Can Do
I have been involved in hiring new employees for four companies over a 40-year span. Never did I consider hiring a person for what they cannot do. It seems such an obvious statement that you are probably wondering where I am going with this thought. Every person has things they cannot do. For example, I… Continue reading Hiring Candidates for what they Can Do
The Sinner’s Prayer
You can search the Bible from Genesis through Revelation and never find the idea of a Sinner’s Prayer. Think about the disciples when they were called. Jesus simply said, “Follow Me.” They did not stop and pray. They just followed Him. Where did this idea of a sinner’s prayer come from? As far as I… Continue reading The Sinner’s Prayer
“Go and Make Disciples”
The Great Commission 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in… Continue reading “Go and Make Disciples”
Retirement…Then What?
I am almost seventy-five and have “retired” three times, none of the retirements were my plan, but looking back I can see God’s hand all over my path. In 2009, I was “retired” in a downsizing. I did not plan to retire, but it launched my consulting career. That change was a blessing I would… Continue reading Retirement…Then What?
Born…Born Again
John 3:5-7 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’” “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but Spirit gives birth… Continue reading Born…Born Again
The Gospel of… “It’s About Me”
I was thinking about Jesus’ ministry compared to typical ministry today. Jesus’ ministry was like a magnet. People flocked to him in large crowds. He would take the time to teach them and heal them, however, His ministry was focused on making disciples. His goal was to make disciples to carry on His message. He… Continue reading The Gospel of… “It’s About Me”
The Rich Young Ruler
Luke 18:18-23 18 A certain ruler asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and… Continue reading The Rich Young Ruler
Unity in the Body of Christ
We all have heard differing philosophies spoken by Christian Leaders. The problem that I see is they create factions in the Body of Christ which is called to be One Body and to be God’s Messenger to this world. Church leaders seem to mirror politicians with each side stating their beliefs that they have formed… Continue reading Unity in the Body of Christ
How Does the Business World Fit into the Kingdom?
From my observation, most Christian business owners, leaders and managers have a tough time connecting the principles of managing a business with Biblical principles. Most management problem solving and decision making appears to happen without seeking God’s wisdom or reviewing the underlying guidance from Scripture. So, what is the purpose of a business? Is it… Continue reading How Does the Business World Fit into the Kingdom?
The Principle of the Path
Are you on a path in life? Do you have plans you would like to accomplish this year, next year or in the long term? Do you have ideas that will help you get there? Some people would say yes, they have goals, and they are working toward them. Others seem too just live day-to-day.… Continue reading The Principle of the Path
Walking Faithfully with God
Have you ever pondered the statement in Genesis 5:24 that says, “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” He walked faithfully with God. What does that mean? Think of Adam. He had direct conversations with God. So did his son Cain. However, neither walked faithfully with God. Even… Continue reading Walking Faithfully with God
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