Today is the beginning is of Advent. Advent is a time for us to prepare for Christmas. It isn't about shopping, baking, decorations or even preparing for the annual Christmas concert, play or cantata. Advent is about what God did for us. It is about God's Radical demonstration of love. Humans were created by God … Continue reading Advent: Hope
Nov 9th
Today is November 9th and the election is over. If your candidate won be polite and considerate of others. There is no need to be a bad sport. It is time to get over the mess of the past year and work with others to make things better. If your candidate lost, if you voted … Continue reading Nov 9th
Nov 8th
I've tried to come up with something witty or at least wise for today's election. I just can't. There is very little humor in this year's election. The only wisdom I have is pray, vote and pray. Then when the election is over be respectful, prayerful and polite. We don't need more controversy in our … Continue reading Nov 8th
Risks
The Kapsiki people of Cameroon where so eager to have a copy of the Bible in their own language that 5,000 willingly risked possible attacks from Boka Haram to get a copy of the newly published Bibles. They Kapsiki believers were excited to finally have a Bible in their own language. As the convoy carrying … Continue reading Risks
Uncertain Times
It seems that our entire country is falling apart. Yet another ambush on police officers happened today. It appears this too was sparked by earlier events. We are in the midst of a messy and contested presidential election time. It seems that both candidates and political parties only want to cause more divisions in our … Continue reading Uncertain Times
Where’s God?
As I was pursuing Twitter I found an article by Ann Voskamp about where is God when life seems to fall apart and bad things happen. One thing I've wondered myself sometimes and here from others is why is God letting this happen to me. Why isn't God just fixing the problem so I don't … Continue reading Where’s God?
Good Good Father
It seems that every time I turned on any form of music this song came up this week. As I was thinking about the lyrics I was thinking about God as a Father and Fathers Day. I know for some people Fathers Day is tough because they do not have a father, don't have a … Continue reading Good Good Father
The Dee Zone 