Living Intentionally
In the Small Group (aka Sunday School) class I teach at my church, we have been studying a book entitled “Let the Men Be Men: God’s Design for Manhood and…
Frank Spires
Wind, Pelicans, and Seagulls
The wind can be an ally or an enemy, depending on which way it’s blowing and which way you’re going. Last year at the beach on at least one occasion,…
Judas, Peter, and Me
A few weeks back, one of our pastors noted in his message that none of us have a reason to look down on struggling believers. He said something along the…
Take the Next Step
On a recent mission trip, during our devotional time, our Mission Pastor’s wife shared some insight in how she has counselled her children to walk more in the ways of…
Common Grace Workers
As believers, we know that we have come to salvation only through God’s grace. It is available to those who have repented of sin and have placed their faith in…
Sand Crabs
I watched the two sand crabs patiently dig their holes in the sand only a few feet in front of me. They were diligent and hard working. Each time the…
Thunder, Rain and Reminders
It’s 3:00 a.m. as I write this. I was awakened by the storm. The thunder is loud and relentless. I try, but cannot go back to sleep. My wife sleeps…
Are Goals Biblical?
On my other blogsite, Life and Miles, I just posted an article about setting goals. I post a similar blog every year, normally in late December. This year, I’m a…
Trusting
As I write this, I am on my return from a recent mission trip overseas. Our pilot warned us that we would encounter rough air and turbulence about halfway through…
Walking into and in 2022
If you’ve spent any time at my other blog (www.lifeandmiles.com), you may have noticed that I have written on more than one occasion on setting goals, New Year’s resolutions, and…