1) How many "First Annual Jesus Music Festivals" do you remember attending? 2) How many of those were followed with a Second Annual...

Giants Among Us There are giants among us my friend Hidden in the frames of women and men Some of their stories are told, some we’ll...

. . . way too much. "Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent." ...

When I was a child . . . I was very childish But when I became a man . . . I learned that childlike behavior is - a requirement 1...

God's promises are not a box of Band-Aids; they're more like vitamins. Happy New Year!

and learned how important they are . . . somehow . . . not necessarily at my first opportunity . . .but a patient teacher makes a world...

Somewhere along the way Through the chaos leading to the holiday I ignored my obligation to join the Christmas rush And joined the quiet...

by Marc Jonathan Haney Now goodbyes come so much easier Knowin’ that soon I’ll see you again There’s no need for me to worry about you...

When I’ve been a channel of a blessing you received Lift your grateful heart up to the Source, the One who called us to believe From whom...

There is nearly a whole  month between our annual day of gratitude, to pause and give thanks , and our rush to the celebration of...

Lest we forget, the phrase growing old - does include a verb.

That’s a phrase I often heard (and used ) when I was in the Navy; usually at the conclusion of a task deemed sufficient, with no interest...

Where are you? Who are you? Do you understand what you are reading? What does this mean? Do you believe this? When will these things be?...

Slicing and dicing Carefully chopping away A fruity, fall garden salad “Did God really say . . .?” (Genesis 3:1)

There was no apparent beauty to lose Protected, undetected - hidden from view A flower was forming as a sleepy seed grew The cold ground...

Is it a picnic or a panic? You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows....

The early morning darkness Hours before the dawn Tears of joy I can’t explain Or imagine ever being gone They could soon be gone forever...

. . . doesn’t have to be scary. IF  you know the One who is absolutely, in absolute control of everything - and everyone. Of course, if...

Theological eloquence Chronological snobbery A lethal combination I hate that I love being smug A silent way to judge Lifting myself...

The parade before my eyes Appears to be never-ending If seeing is believing Why go on pretending? All that pauses before my eyes Is not...