Shut the door in ’24: Abba Father

The reality of the spiritual world In the most recent blog, Is Self a God for You? (click here to read), we looked at how a self centered lifestyle was the opposite of how Jesus lived (see Philippians 2:4-11).  It is clear from scripture that when we are led by self rather than The Holy Spirit, it opens our lives …

Shut the door in ’24: Is Self a God for you?

Trina and I always seek The Lord at the beginning of the calendar year to try and understand what God wants for us and the different parts of His Body that we serve.  It is unusual, though not unprecedented, that He speaks to me a phrase that encapsulates a vision for the year.  Leading up to the new year I …

Two stones in Texas: Believing in Him

Jesus is presented as a paradox in 1 Peter 2:6-8 NASB: For this is contained in Scripture: “Behold, I LAY IN ZION A CHOICE STONE, A precious CORNER stone, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.” [7] This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for those who disbelieve, “The STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS rejected, …

Kindness, Growth & Africa

It is a glorious thing when someone comes to faith in Jesus.  Luke 15:3-7 NASB95 tells us, So He told them this parable, saying, [4] “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he …

Back to England

Trina and I have just shaken off the jet lag from a month-long trip to England and Scotland during the last part of April and the first part of May!  The order of cities visited during our trip was Brighton, London, Dunoon/Glasgow (Scotland), Oxford, Swindon, Birmingham, Cambridge, Halesworth and back to London.  If that seems like a whirlwind, it kinda …

Are you afraid of big brother?

The phrase “big brother” sparks different ideas depending on where we find ourselves in life. Some might think about an intrusive government or others might make a personal application depending on their own experience with a family member. This message looks at Jesus as the ultimate big brother whose example we would do well to follow.

The Hope found in Christ

Trina and I recently traveled to several Southeast Texas towns on a ministry trip.  While the main purpose of our time was to spend time with a number of long-time relationships, we also took time to share and participate in corporate church gatherings.  On March 5, we attended an extraordinary service at Cornerstone Church in Cleveland, TX .  We weren’t …

Three Sermons for the first part of 2022

Everywhere that Trina and I go, we end up talking about Christ has chosen us and not rejected us! The title of this message is Fear, Rejection and a worm. It sounds crazy, but give it a listen and let us know what you think. We try and seek God for relevant messages for the parts of The Body of …

A 3-D view of Jesus & The Leper

Mark 1:40-42 NASB And a leper came to Jesus, beseeching Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” [41] Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” [42] Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. …

A Shepherd, The UK & 2021

This time of year is tailor made for reflection, especially concerning our impacting relationships. We recently talked about how God tells us to prioritize our divine connections with other people by commanding us to use the spiritual gifts He has given us to encourage each other (read about this by CLICKING HERE).  However, one relationship trumps them all and is …