Nov 14, 2017 | Pastor's Life, Perspectives, Refreshment
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up . . .” (1 Thessalonians 5:11a NIV) My older daughter was very cautious when she was a young child. This was no more evident than when she was learning how to walk. When she tried taking her first step she fell...
Sep 27, 2017 | Pastor's Life, Perspectives, Refreshment
Now that fall is upon us and holiday craziness is looming, are you struggling with motivation? Is it taking all you’ve got to just face what’s on your to-do list? I remember waking up one morning and thinking “I don’t feel like getting out of bed. I don’t feel like...
Aug 30, 2017 | Inspiration
I’d be curious to know if there are any men in West Coast churches on Sundays during football season. Seriously, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought to myself how thankful I was that I live on the East Coast where NFL games begin at 1:00 on Sunday, versus...
Jun 22, 2016 | Inspiration
I grew up passively watching TV and learning by quietly listening to lectures. However, technology has transitioned our culture from passive listening to active involvement. Perhaps we’re catching up with Benjamin Franklin who is often quoted as...
Feb 19, 2016 | Inspiration
Frank Couch has spent his entire adult life either teaching the Bible in ministry settings or publishing Bibles and Bible study materials. He graduated from the University of South Florida and Dallas Theological Seminary. After serving with a ministry in Berkeley,...