March 2023

  • But first, Advent!

    This week, we talked a bunch about Advent. But I still bet a lot of folks still want me to plan Christmas music early! Stay blessed…john

  • Consequences linger

    Jeremiah 30:18-24 If you make your bed, you must lie in it. That adage isn’t always true, but true enough times to count on. Do the crime, do the time is another old nugget that reminds us there are ramifications for the things we do. And we get that. We don’t like if people get…

  • Your giftedness

    Your giftedness is meant to be a blessing to the world. Read Romans 16:1-3

  • A personal record

    I submitted my continuing education form this weekend. For years I’ve included a list of the books I’ve read within the year, too. My list this year included 37 books. I’m pretty sure that’s a personal record. Reading was difficult for me for a long time, and I still struggle with it some. But…

  • Opening the doors

    Psalm 24 If God is the ruler of the world, your approval isn’t necessary. The King of Kings is king of kings whether you’ve submitted or not. Jesus is Lord. It’s not up to you to make it so; only to surrender to that reality or not. A common thought is Psalm 24 is…

  • Looking up

    Don’t stop looking up just because things aren’t working out! Read Psalm 121:1