“Do everything in Love” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 (TNIV) As we read in the Introduction, there are nine Fruit of the Spirit (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control) and ten descriptors of Love (a person who Loves, Esteems, Cherishes, Respects, Favors, Honors, Accepts, Prizes, Relishes and demonstrates Devotion). Simply put, we’re … More The Fruit of the Spirit # 2: It all begins with Love (Part 1)

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” – Galatians 5:22 – 23 (TNIV) There are nine Fruit of the Spirit (printed above) and ten descriptors of Agape Love (a person who Loves, Esteems, Cherishes, Respects, Favors, Honors, Accepts, … More The Fruit of the Spirit #1: An Introduction

There is nothing quite as inspiring to me as listening to Keith Green sing the Easter song, on this day, Easter Sunday, as well as on any other day of the year. The song, based on several passages of scripture (Matthew 28; Luke 24), is a herald that new life and new outcomes are possible … More The Easter Song

I awakened with these lyrics playing in my mind: “It is finished, He has done it, life conquered death, Jesus Christ, has done it!” It’s no doubt that people have been praying for Leslie, Gabriel and I as today marks the 8th year since Marissa went home to be with Jesus, and in the processed … More Life Conquered Death

“For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor the future, neither the world above nor the world below – there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the … More Marissa, We’ll See You Again!

Happy Father’s Day to you gentlemen! As I contemplate the meaning of the day and some of the experiences that have come with being “Papa” or “Daddie,” here are a few things that come to mind: Father’s Day means I’ve prayed for your safe arrival, learned how to feed, burp, change and “over-protect” you. It … More Guys, Happy Father’s Day to you!

It’s June and many brides and bridegrooms will be walking down the aisle of a church repeating vows and entering into marriage to start a new life together. Having been married for 25 years, I can only imagine the adventures and challenges, the rewards and heartaches but hopefully, the immense joy that the couples will … More Visine™, Q-tips™ and Listerine™

(Originally posted on May 12, 2016) A few days ago we lost a great man who through his love, wit and professionalism has impacted and inspired many of us to live healthier and saner lives. I’m sad that we’ll not have the opportunity to see John in person, but I have gratitude that the body … More Thank you John Bradshaw (1933-2016)

Just a few words to encourage you to press on, continue forward and to celebrate any form of self-care work that you are doing in the garden of your life! You are worth it and so is the outcome you are striving to achieve! Each day I have the opportunity to sit with people who … More You can do it!

Tomorrow marks the end of an era in the NBA (National Basketball Association) as one of its favorite sons, Kobe Bryant, is retiring at the age of 37 after 20 seasons of very productive play. Like any L.A. Lakers fan, especially if you lived in Los Angeles during the time he played, Kobe’s departure from the … More The End of an Era: Thanks Kobe!