I can be embracedI can be hatedI can be lovedI can be dismissedI can be laughed atI can be admiredI can be underestimatedI can be beatenI can be taughtI can be entertainedI can be inspiredI can be persuadedI can be overlookedI can be worshiped But I cannot be explained.I won’t allow it. -Ellery copyright 2026
A Prayer for Discernment
To make it make sense what we need is discernment. Discernment can be described as insight into the true nature of things; it is seeing beyond the surface. And how do we get discernment? It comes from God. Proverbs 2:3-9
A prayer for Fathers
All-Mighty God our Creator and Sustainer. Our Savior and our Lord. You have appointed a day through earthly authorities to give honor to those who serve as fathers to your human daughters and sons. And with awe and reverence for your heavenly example, we ask for your continued blessing upon these fragile souls....and we plead with You, Oh God, to do the following:
Are You Sure?
This past weekend I attended my 40 year high school class reunion, joined by 3 dozen former classmates. We had a great time hanging out, reminiscing and catching up. But there was one brief element that was difficult. I was given the dreadful honor of leading a brief memorial for classmates who have passed away. … Continue reading Are You Sure?
Announcing: New eBook: The Journey
From the time we accept Christ through all of life’s daily ups and downs, we are on a journey with God. “The Journey” is a book that explores life with God as an intentional walk. It is a concise and accessible answer to the question, “what does it mean now that I’m a Christian?” And … Continue reading Announcing: New eBook: The Journey
Flood of Coronavirus?
Food for thought: In the Bible, prior to the great flood it says that all mankind had become corrupt. God tells Noah that he’s going to send a flood to destroy men because the earth is “filled with violence”. (Gen 6:13). After the flood, God promised he would never destroy all men by a flood … Continue reading Flood of Coronavirus?
JESUS WEPT!
It has been almost a full week since we all heard the news of the sudden, tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 other souls, as a result of a helicopter crash. By now we have seen or heard about countless tributes, and public displays showing how this calamity has affected people. Prayers … Continue reading JESUS WEPT!
GROW UP!
The Plague of Adult Immaturity When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. 1 Cor 13:11 I read an article the other day in the Wall Street Journal in which the author … Continue reading GROW UP!
The Journey – Intentional Christianity
A young man named Andre went to church one Sunday and sat in the last row. Things hadn’t been going well for him since his grandmother passed away a few weeks earlier. After the choir sang a song, the preacher started talking, and Andre listened. Before long something strange began to happen. It seemed like … Continue reading The Journey – Intentional Christianity
Micki will STOP THE VIOLENCE!
Today I watched my youngest child graduate from a teacher residency program in Chicago (AUSL) and, I hate to admit it, but I had mixed emotions. I have no doubt that she is being led by God in this direction and I’m thankful that at 23 years old she has such drive and purpose. On … Continue reading Micki will STOP THE VIOLENCE!
The ELL Word 