Today is a very special day in the Likens household. Today, our baby boy, Caleb, has turned five. Even typing that out I have to shake my head and ask, where has the time gone? I can remember February 24, … Read More
Last week one of the greatest baseball players of my generation announced that this would be his last year. Although I am not a New York Yankees fan, it is hard as a baseball fan not to really enjoy watching … Read More
It has been several days since I have sat down to write. Partly because like most of the people in the south and east, my family and I have been trying to dig out of snow. I can safely say … Read More
Have you ever found yourself in a situation and asked the question, how did I get here? Sometimes marriages take turns and we ask that question or sometimes our children turn from loving little children, to parent hating teenagers, and … Read More
Last week I wrote about should we as churches strive to be big or to have a big impact. The conclusion was the Jesus has called us to have a big impact on the world, not to necessarily have a … Read More
Every now and then someone says something that is so profound it sticks with you. A couple of nights ago in a meeting I had that happen. Another pastor made the comment about the church he pastors at, “it has … Read More
I am blessed that within my job I get to teach three classes on Monday night to people who want to study and learn the Bible. The classes go beyond the normal Sunday school class, small group study, or even … Read More
Have you ever met someone (or been that person) who analyzes everything in every possible way? Tomorrow as most of you know is Super Bowl Sunday. For the past couple of years there has been a two week break between … Read More
