How to Mess up a Marriage

I know that this post may sound 1950’s old fashioned, but here are some thoughts about ways to NOT safeguard your marriage…
HOW TO MUCK UP A MARRIAGE…
(1) Schedule regular lunches with the opposite sex… alone. Better to do the group dynamic. Its just not wise to go solo, besides it looks suspecious. I had a [...]

My Day

Today I met with some great people serving the Lord in various capacities. While driving home today, I was reflecting on what a blessing it was to see them. Here they are:
1. Pastor Darko Culjak - an ozzie from down under started Kiev Christian Life Centre in the Ukraine. I visited him a few times [...]

Peter Drucker Was Wrong

Peter Drucker, the guru of buisness management made some famous quotes. He has often been referenced when he said, “If you want to be successful, you don’t have time for everything… you will have to make certain sacrifices… like soccer games with your children”.
Let’s camp here for a moment.
My three sons play soccer on a [...]

Whitewater: A Day Building a Dam

Today while Kirstin was at the women’s retreat, I had my two younger sons, Garrett and
Jordan. We went to Whitewater down in Palm Springs to go fishing, but the “lakes” were closed. We decided to check out the Whitewater river, and before I knew it the bosy are soaked, diving in the water, and constructing [...]

A Hole in My Soul

I have become a regular at Panera Bread in Redlands. I have been there for breakfast, lunch and dinner. OFTEN. I have TWO appointments there tomorow! The food is fresh and good, and I HAVE A HOLE IN MY SOUL THAT ONLY BREAD CAN FILL!!!
Every week people walk through the doors of Sanctuary church for [...]

Dental Evangelism

Neal was a insecure teenager dealing drugs at Redlands High School. He had this blank stare and a nervous disposition. He was scared to death sitting in the dental chair, waiting for the dentist. I greeted Neal and we had some small talk. He was burning to ask me a question, “Does speed keep your [...]

The Power of Example 3/18/08

Yesterday I talked with an 80+ year old World War II veteran. He has worn his WWII baseball cap for years. I think he sleeps in that cap. The cap has a small badge from a soldier who attacked and nearly killed him. His attacker was “plugged” after he almost killed the young soldier. He [...]

Collins’ World Cup 3/4/08

MY BIBLE JOURNEY this morning I was reading about Abraham and Hagar having a son Ishmael. WHAT A MESS!!!I was hit with something when I read Gen. 16:2b, “And Abram listened to the VOICE of Sarai”. I wonder if we could avoid many “Ishmael Experiences” if we would listen to the voice of the Lord! [...]

The Battle With Busyness 2/21/08

>Today I had a great lunch meeting with Rick Forester, chaplain of the Black Sheep motorcycle ministry. They have visited Sanctuary a couple times recently and they reach out to the Harley Davidson motorcycle community. I told Rick today that I could see Jesus riding a harley more than riding in a stretch limo with [...]

Valentine’s Day 2/14/08

Last year I went all out on Valentines day. I bought Kirstin a diamond ring, went on a lunch date, and gave her a couple of romantic cards. This year she has the flu and I we did not do ANYTHING… ZIPPO! Hopefully she will feel better tomorrow, and we will go out for dinner.
Speaking [...]