Jen and I are so glad that our friends are searching for peace and direction. One of our friends took their family to our church Sunday night. Some of our other friends have visited a mormon church (we have a mormon family in the neighborhood that does a great job of building relationships and getting peple to visit their church). Our friends have not attended church in years. They have a daughter who is in our oldest daughter's kindegarten class. They told my wife how nice the mormon church… Continue

Which one is real?? (answer at bottom of post)

The other day I was visiting with a business colleague of mine. While we talked about

business, our plans for 2009, the economy, taxes- we ended up talking about our past experiences. We discussed interesting stories about ourselves that showed the individualistic qualities we possess. Both she and I are seen by others as conservative, non-risk… Continue

Yes- I believe that our God is a God of order. Many times I hear people say that they got an idea "from God" and are going head-first towards taking action. Now, I am not saying that God doesn't prompt people through various means (people, the Holy Spirit, praying), but as we are to worship and use our heart and strength- we are also to use our mind.



Before Esther approached her husband, the King, she and her servants fasted for 3 days. Now, I haven't fasted that much, and I'm not… Continue

I reread the book of Esther, using the NASB. My dad ( a preacher for 20+yrs and a Bible college graduate) always told me that the NASB was the most accurate translation. Now that we are in the "holiday" season (have to be careful to not offend so we all say "holiday"), many people have a focus on God, Jesus and maybe even about going to church more often. This ties into new year's resolutions We all want to be more spiritual probably, because we feel better about ourselves. I am willing to do… Continue

One of many old testament books I have looked over is "Esther." Because my life involves many women, I thought I would read "Esther"; also - it is a very short read. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. It has all the action of a hollywood movie. Due to a queen's refusal to come before the king (after a 7 day banquet party), Esther received the opportunity to become a leader of the jews and a Queen to King Xerxes. When her jewish people were in fear for their lives, she knew the right thing… Continue

Ok. The title of this post is a bit strange, but have you ever considered this question? What traits do you find attractive in another person, male or female? Other than looks and good personal hygiene, what do we look for in a friend? As Christians, we are to have a reason for the hope we have and we are not to be ashamed of the gospel. We are Christ's representatives and the way in which we face each day and the choices we make signal to non-Christians what we "really" believe. Do we really… Continue