As followers of Jesus, we take part in rites that may seem like rituals to the others. Maybe they also seem like rituals to us too. The rites of Communion and Baptism are not only rites that we participate in, they are also rites that we are called to live out each day!
I was sitting at Gator’s Dockside the other night and this guy ask the guy next to him, “Wanna hear a UCF Joke?” The guy next to him kinda perks up and says, “Hey dude, I’m 6 feet tall, 200 lbs and I graduated from the University of Central Florida! In fact, my friend h
This man was on the beach watching all the cute girls and soaking up the sun. A bottle washed up on shore in the surf and landed a few feet away from where he was tanning. It was a curious looking bottle, a little ornate, yet weather worn. He walked over to it, picked it up and took the cork out exp
Embarking on a new journey in life is usually stressful. Even getting older is stressful. Sometimes life can even seem like a scary journey. Being “in control” is something we hold near and dear to us, isn’t it? We often fear the unknown…..but we can’t escape it. Should
Some things in life may seem like a blessing but can really be a curse. For many who have played the lottery and won, it ruined their lives. Yes, I know that the opposite is also true. For many, it was a blessing. However, there is a good lesson in here. The difference between blessing and curse in
My daughter, Shannon, when she was young, really wanted a guitar. I was a little skeptical at this newfound desire. We went into the music store and Shannon was struck by this one guitar and pleaded with me, “Dad, pleaeeeeeese, I want this guitar.” She said with her elfish grin, “I