Living Life In HD

Living Life In HD

Do you want to shine bright for Jesus in this new decade? Just as high definition television displays a clear, bright picture, God wants His people to display His love to the world.  Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16 "YOU are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see … [Read more...]

New Year to Give New Life

Parking Lot

Happy New Year!  Praise God for 2011, which is a fresh start to even more opportunities to be used of God.  I can't help but laugh when I arrived at the gym this month and couldn't find a parking spot.  It seems this happens year after year that people make those new year goals that just don't last.  By Feb. 1st the parking spots will open up again and life will be back to normal.  New year resolutions should be relabeled January's retry, but if won't fly!  But I believe with the power … [Read more...]

All I want for Christmas…

christmas gifts

All I want for Christmas is a closer walk with Christ.    "Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith" (Hebrews 10:22).  Christmas time can be so busy.  This year seems to be one of the busiest ever for me personally. I feel like there is so much to do that I'm missing out on the message of Christmas:  Emmanuel God with us!  If you feel overwhelmed with the activity of Christmas rather than the awe of the Nativity I invite you to join me in seeking the … [Read more...]

Sharing the Christ of Christmas

Baby Jesus

Sitting at the dinner table last night I asked my three kids to tell my what Christmas is about.  My youngest son Tobin, who is four said, "Dad you're silly...don't you know Christmas is all about Jesus?"  I laugh at loud to this statement from my son, but sadly I think about how so many people in our world today really have no clue about the Christ of Christmas.  The other day we were decorating our Christmas tree when my wife Carmen brought out my favorite ornament.  It is an angel … [Read more...]