In my world, the past few weeks seem to have mostly been filled with clouds and rain with a better than average chance of maple tree helicopter seeds.  If we did get a day without rain, everyone and their brother was slogging it out in the yard to try to keep the...

Last year my leg was badly maimed by a dog while I was running. Desiring to avoid this fate in the future, I decided to always run on the opposite side of the highway from this dog’s house. The other day, however, the traffic was so backed up that it was going to be...

Proverbs 3:27 New International Version (NIV) 27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,     when it is in your power to act. It was one of those unique Sundays. Ever had one of those unique moments, and you were called to stand in it? That is what...

Midwest Quest June 23-28 Jabez Retreat Center Mooresville, Missouri You’re invited to 5.5 days of God-seeking, soul-searching, and spiritual equipping as we seek after the heart of God. QUEST serves the church by facilitating a catalytic encounter that imparts...

Joel 2:12,13 (NASB) “Yet even now,” declares the Lord , “Return to Me with all your heart, And with fasting, weeping and mourning; And rend your heart and not your garments.” Now return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger,...

  We have a strong-willed 3 year old who is usually a fairly good kid, most of the time.  When he gets tired, or if he decides there is something he wants he becomes determined and won’t budge from his demands.  We often give him an option from two acceptable...