It was the first day of the Green Bay Packers football team training camp in 1961. The team arrived to start a brand-new season after losing the championship the year before. Their famous coach, Vince Lombardi, shocked the team as he started with the most elemental statement. “Gentlemen,” he said, holding a pigskin in his right hand, [...]
I turn 70 today. And I have found Psalm 100:5 to be so true! “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Just looking back the past few decades, LaVerne and I have been amazed at the faithfulness of God in our lives, in our family, and in the lives of those we love [...]
I realize I need help to see the racism in my own life that I am blind to. I grieve over the racism, discrimination and racial injustice that still exists in our country, in the church, and in many of our lives. I do not claim to understand what African American or Black American families [...]
This week we buried my 96-year-old mother who went to be with the Lord. My dad passed on to glory nine years ago. As I reflect on their lives, I realize I am a blessed man to have been born into my family. I remember my parents teaching me the value of loving God and [...]
1 - The global pandemic challenge continues in nearly every nation. God is giving His people grace and wisdom in the midst of this global challenge. 2 – The economic challenge before us is still to be seen. But remember, the Lord has promised we will “prosper in all things and be in health as [...]
The world as we know it is now experiencing a “divine pause.” Our friends in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and throughout the world are all experiencing varying degrees of shutdowns in their nations. If this is a difficult time for you, we pray you will experience much grace and healing and strength from the [...]
As we enter the year 2020, let’s heed Moses words in Exodus 20:20, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” Let’s believe together to experience the fear of the Lord in 2020. The fear of the Lord [...]
Recently I had the privilege of writing the foreword to Brian Sauder’s new book on fasting, “Hungry for God.” I have known Brian Sauder for more than forty years and have been privileged to walk alongside him in various areas of leadership. Brian writes this book on fasting from a position of spiritual authority because [...]
This past week a well-known Christian pastor made a derogatory remark about Beth Moore, one of the most anointed Bible teachers in America. I was deeply grieved and disturbed by the words of this Christian leader. When I was in India a few weeks ago, I was asked, “What is the role of women in [...]
My 7th grade teacher humiliated me in front of my classmates. I felt like a failure. But I found there is a huge difference between failing and being a failure. I determined in my heart that day that I am not a failure, regardless of what my teacher told me. It was a defining moment [...]