We have done quite a bit of work behind the scenes updating our podcast feed so you can listen to my sermons from Lighthouse Church in Manila where we served as Sr. Pastor for 15 years. These messages are geared to touch real life needs and to show you how God’s word can provide you the wisdom you need to deal with life successfully.

Just click the link in the right hand column to visit the podcast site.

OK, that’s my broken collarbone, actually, not broken, but separated from the joint where it’s supposed to be (that’s the little circle on top of my shoulder to the left side). I did it, believe it or not, teaching my kids how to safely ride a 250 CC motocross trail bike up a steep hill. Did fine the first two times, then got confident and busted it at 90% up the hill when the tires got into a deeply eroded rut on the hill. Ugh! Pray for my recovery. The doctor said just to live with the bone out of joint as the surgery might create arthritis later and the need for another surgery.

It is slowing me down, but i will be back, just a bit more subdued for a while. You gotta live before you die. :-)

My collarbone permanently blasted out of joint.

I have never met an excellent family that got that way accidently.  Sometimes I hear someone say how “lucky” someone is to have the husband or orderly children that they have.  There’s no luck to it.  Strong marriages come to those who want it and order their lives around it.  You sacrifice time, energy and money. You cut out TV and busyness.  You make daily choices to die to yourself and put each other first.  YOu hold your tongue.  You work through your emotions and choose to live in grace and forgiveness.  You control your words so that you only speak what is edifying.  You rebuke yourself for whining or complaining and determine each day to be a positive, engaged person adding value to your family.  That’s how it happens.  Everyone can have a strong marriage if they will pay the price.