As a new Believer, I loved bible studies. Getting together to explore the Word of God was my favorite time of the week, usually on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights. Some in church, others in homes. Have to say, I really miss those days. When I was the host, I would remind those in attendance our purpose for coming together. It wasn't to argue over whose opinion, church, or denomination was correct, but rather what does God say? What does Scripture say is true? Opinions were welcomed, but the final arbiter was always the Word. Stating the

According to my fitness app, my average number of steps in September of 2023 was 2,823. In October, the average was 8,469. Why the dramatic increase? His name is Brooks, and we walk 3 times a day. (depending on weather and effectiveness of the stare down) Walks include the neighborhood warm up, the tennis courts, pickle ball, and bocce ball tour, and evening "sniffari." For those unfamiliar with the sniffari, it's a word derived from "sniffing" and "safari." Basically, it's a sniffing safari. No speed records are broken on a sniffari, as these walks are taken

One day I was watching people in LAX deplaning and thought, "Everyone has a story." Every person is unique, with a story only those who are closest may know. And even then, there are chapters known only to the author. And yet someone can walk into the room, and after a quick "scan," think we've read the book. Creating this false correlation between the things we see, and who we perceive them to be. Haven't spent 5 minutes in conversation, but we've already written our "book review." Knowing, not writing someones story is what matters. One

I remember reading the book of Acts and wondering, "Where is that power in the Church today?" The power to heal all manner of disease. Open the eyes of the blind. Cause the lame to walk, and deliver those oppressed by demons. It's in Matthew 16:13-19. Right where we left it. In this passage, Jesus begins by asking his disciples who others were saying he was. "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say that I am?"