A long, long time ago, when I was a freshman in college, I was required to take a course called “Styles”.  I started my college career with the lofty goal of getting 2 degrees simultaneously from Manhattan Christian College as well as Kansas State University.  It sounded like a great plan at the time but… Read More »

I remember about a year and a half ago that the Kansas City Chiefs, the team I have followed from childhood, were in the Superbowl and in fact prevailed in stunning fashion.  As a new season is now here, I was looking back at the Chiefs pennant proudly displayed in my office.  I haven’t quite… Read More »

The other day in my Bible readings I came across the story in 2 Kings where Josiah had become King at the age of 8 and what some of the details of his reign included.  About 12 years into his reign he was determined to give the Temple of God a bit of a refurbish. … Read More »

I remember several years ago when I was reading the local newspaper that a company was advertising for people to go into restaurants “undercover” to eat a meal and then share their honest feedback.  I thought this sounded like some kind of a joke but the idea of people paying for my meal and for… Read More »

I remember in days gone by when renting videos to watch in the leisure of your home was a big thing.  Now of course, video tapes and video stores are gone leaving only an occasional reminder on an abandoned building still painted the familiar colors associated with this company or that.  One of the big… Read More »

Yes, you read that title to this blog post correctly!  So many books and articles today focus on “How to find Success or to Succeed in Life”.  I thought I might stir it up a bit and write about a concept that is getting lots of traction within our culture that actually won’t bring success… Read More »

I have always been a little bit stubborn.  Ok, maybe more than a little bit.  One thing I have noticed that really seems to bring out my stubbornness relates to accepting as a foregone conclusion some new fad or trend that “everybody” seems to have decided is the only way to be or listening to… Read More »

One of my favorite teachers in high school was a guy named Paul Massey.  Mr. Massey taught vocal music as well as some other related courses like Music Theory and Music Appreciation.  I met him when I was in Jr. High as he was also the music teacher there as well.  I was immediately drawn… Read More »

Last Sunday, I wrapped up a 4 sermon series contrasting Fear and Faith.  We used Psalm 23 as a partial guide to honing in on specific areas where the battle between Fear and Faith is particularly strong.  In the week leading up to bringing this series and with every sermon I wrote, I discovered that… Read More »

Last year, shortly after we moved to Mississippi, I found myself looking to buy a lawnmower.  We hadn’t brought one with us when we moved as we were living in an apartment so mowing was a chore I gave no thought.  I have to admit I was a little excited to buy a new lawnmower. … Read More »