Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
Pic of my daughters in 1990. Adorable smiles!
Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
I Samuel 24
When Saul returned from a battle with the Philistines, he was told where David was hiding in the mountainous region of Engedi. Saul took 3000 men to find him. On the way, Saul went into a cave by himself to relieve himself, v3. David and his men were hiding in the cave. Read more
Happy or Sad?
What is unique about this picture is that it is a Christian gathering of Malawi Chiefs and their assistants and associates. Historically, Chiefs have not been open to Christianity. Instead they were steeped in witchcraft and oppression. This gathering of 2000 people in 2016 represents a spiritual turnaround of the leadership in Malawi.
Are you happy or sad? Make up your mind!
I Samuel 23:15-29; Psalms 3&4
Yesterday we saw David obey God's voice and rescue the city of Keilah from the Philistines. His men warned against it,Read more
Who Do I listen to?
I Samuel 23
Who do I listen to?
David is in hiding. He has about 600 men who serve him as his soldiers and comrades. David is told that the Jewish city of Keila is under attack. No Jewish city is safe from the relentless Philistines. Read more
David Is On The Run!
Yes, a self-indulgent pic. Hole in one, May 2012, Marsh Landing Country Club, Ponte Vedra, FL
I Samuel 22
David is on the run!
We understand that there are parallel reasons why God is taking David through these trying times. God is preparing, pruning and shaping David's heart to make him a humble, God-fearing ruler of His people. Read more
God's Special Ops Training: Humility
This pic is from my first trip to Malawi, Africa in 2011 training Pastors and Christian leaders. That's me with the red tie. This was the first of what has become an annual PTRO conference in Lilongwe, Malawi coordinated by Pastor Charles Tsukuluza, the Pastor of Pastors in Malawi. Charles is above me wearing the glasses. PTRO stands for Paul, Timothy, reliable men and others, 2 Timothy 2.2.
I Samuel 21
God’s Special Ops Training in Humility
David is on the run. Read more
The Consequences of Evil and Jealous Intent
I Samuel 20
Jonathan had the peacemaking skills and close relationship with Saul to settle his father down so that he would relent of his evil and jealous intent toward David. However, Saul has been elusive with Jonathan about his true intent to kill David.Read more
I’m Amazed
My years in youth ministry (1981-1992) were wonderful times! This picture is from the early '90s on a mission trip with my First Pres group. Betsy, Marlene, Katherine, Eleanor and Tiffany were five of the faithful of the group. Great memories!
I Samuel 19
These Old Testament narratives continue to amaze me. Why God does what He does in the way He does it and the timing He does it, is a wonder. It just doesn't always make sense to me. Read more
A Tale of Two Men
Frank Vargo was 18 years old and a brand new Christian when I met him in 1981. I was a brand new Youth Minister at the time. He just recently had his 25 year anniversary as the beloved pastor of Freedom Bible Church, Port Charlotte, FL. He is a much loved husband, father and grandfather who faithfully preaches God's Word every week, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Finish well my dear friend!
I Samuel 18
This chapter highlights the contrast between two men; Saul and David. Read more
The Correlation of David and Jesus
Grandson Ryker enjoying the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country, Cordillera Ranch, Boerne, TX.
I Samuel 17, Part 2
Have you ever considered the correlation between this story of David and Goliath and the story of Jesus being tempted by Satan in the wilderness recorded in Matthew 4:1-11? I'm not sure Read more