Genesis 21:22-34 I often think of this story in Genesis 21. Last week, it came to mind because Corpus Christi’s city council approved a new tree ordinance. Now, new single-family and two-family residential lots must include a new tree. Want to build a new house? Great! Plant a tree, too. That may not sound…
How connected you are to the church determines the church’s power. Read Romans 12:5
Galatians 3:23-29 One time I got a ride home from one of my high school band directors. As we drove, a car ran a stop sign and almost hit us. My band director slammed on his brakes. As he did, he put his arm across me like a second seat belt. I could tell…
Matthew 18:6-9 How many of us have done the same thing? We’re up in the middle of the night, walking around in the dark at home. Right before we make it back to bed, it happens. Although we’ve walked that room thousands of times, this night the dresser found a way to jump out…
You can have everything and still be totally empty. Read Luke 12:15
Zechariah 8:18-23 This year, September 25th fell on a Saturday. It was perfect because that’s a special day for me. My sister, Diana, died seven years ago in a car accident. Her birthday is September 25th. Of all the things I remember about her, I like to think about how laid back she was.…