"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Every child in America has been asked this question. I once heard a comedian say his mom asked him the question. He replied, "I want to grow up to be a comedian." She said, "Sorry honey, you cannot do both!" Jesus seems to have said … Continue reading Like a Child
Walking in Step with the Holy Spirit
Several years ago, I was serving as the Lead Pastor in a church in rural Indiana. As I set at my desk praying I asked God what He wanted us to do next. I listened. I can't say I heard an audible voice, but I am confident of His answer, "Feed the poor!" This shocked … Continue reading Walking in Step with the Holy Spirit
#simplefaith
"God made us plain and simple, but we have made ourselves very complicated" (Ecclesiastes 7:29, Good News Translation). When asked who is the greatest in the Kingdom, Jesus replied, "Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven" (see Matthew 18:1-5). Jesus' way was always different than expected and … Continue reading #simplefaith
Trust Is the Gateway to Freedom
As a kid growing up, I learned early on that if my parents could trust me to do what they had taught me, I would enjoy freedom. When I broke that trust, my freedom eroded quickly. Funny, there were times when I got caught doing the wrong things and my freedom was evoked. But as … Continue reading Trust Is the Gateway to Freedom
Who Sits on the Throne
I love a good story. This past weekend we celebrated our daughter's 23rd birthday by going to see Disney's new Beauty & the Beast. It is a great story and well told. This traditional fairy tail written by French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve is a story for everyone. It is a love story full of … Continue reading Who Sits on the Throne
Teachable Moments
Several years ago I had the privilege to witness a wonderful scene. It was a beautiful Kentucky spring day. Kids were outside playing in the neighborhood. We were sitting around the the table talking about life when a raucous came from the front room. Several children came running in the oldest carrying a robin. "Mom!" … Continue reading Teachable Moments
Inside His Grace
Hi! I am Tracy. A lot of people know me as friend. Many know me as pastor. If you know me, you know I love Jesus, my wife Beth, my family, God's family, my friends and my dog. You also know I need a lot of grace. I don't think I am one of those EGR's (extra grace required). … Continue reading Inside His Grace
Inside HIS Grace 