CONVERSATIONS: “And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.” Genesis 2: 2 NIV “For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words:…  Continue reading...

Pastor Christian Flores continues with our “Journey Into Holy Week” series while I am in Taiwan. We live in a world that treats faith like a balancing act. Many of us believe that we have to do good in order to “outweigh” our sins. Others…  Continue reading...

I am taking the time to write another article on listening because most of my friends tell me that there are more people who have this problem that those who don’t like to express themselves. In my last post, I gave some tips that have…  Continue reading...

Let’s Have a Conversation… When I see a box of chocolates, maybe some chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, or even a bag of potato chips, it is so difficult to limit myself to just 1 or 2 pieces…something inside me cries “I want more!” That…  Continue reading...

As Holy Week draws closer, it is important to remind ourselves of the reason why we celebrate it in the first place. Today I leave you with three simple yet fundamental thoughts to ponder on for the coming season.  Continue reading...

By now, I hope it has become clear that marriages stand on the three legs of trust, love and forgiveness. There is however a fourth component that I have found to be essential in order to make a marriage succeed. The final ingredient is…  Continue reading...

REFLECT " RESPOND: “Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.” Psalm 51: 2 NLT “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” 1 John 1:9 NLT Notice…  Continue reading...

The secret to discipleship is simple: it only works if every Christian engages others about Jesus. But if it's so simple, why is it that some of us don't practice it? The answer all boils down to a question of value. If we value people,…  Continue reading...

Marie (absentmindedly singing):“’Cause…I’m all about the bass, ‘bout that bass, no treble. I’m all about the bass—“ Son: “Mom?” Me: “Huh?” Son: “Do you actually know what you’re singing about?” Me: “Uhmmm…???” It is a new era in my Boni…  Continue reading...

REFLECT & RESPOND: Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. Psalm 86: 11 (ESV) Teach me your way, Lord, so that I can walk in your truth. Make my heart focused only on honoring your…  Continue reading...