The Question That Never Goes Away
I am a fan of Philip Yancey's writing. His books always feel so raw, so real. They speak to my heart and express in words things I am not always able to articulate. I was intrigued when I found out...
View ArticleChristians and Mental Health - I Can See Clearly Now
Fog. Thick, thick fog. Swimming through molasses. These are just a couple of the ways I have explained the feeling in my head since my last concussion. It is hard to explain that feeling of being...
View ArticleYou Can't Measure Forever
My son is at an age where he is trying to quantify and measure things. His big thing right now is trying to figure out time. He uses his hands to measure out what he thinks you mean by a half hour,...
View ArticleLove Mercy
I have been meditating on Micah 6:8 quite a bit these last 2 weeks. If you are not familiar with the verse it says: "He has shown you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to...
View ArticleI Wil Draw Near
My beautiful wife never ceases to amaze me. She wrote this worship song last week for our upcoming Sunday service. Preceding the song will be Scriptures that contributed to her thought process. I...
View ArticleCompassion International's iPad Magazine
Compassion International is broadening its impact. You can now access Compassion Magazine via your ipad. ) Being able to have more content and to write your sponsored child via your Compassion iPad...
View ArticleA Bubble Wrapped Life! - Just A Thought #60
I love bubble wrap. I think most people do. It seems to bring out the child in us. Popping those little bubbles over and over can be relaxing and fun. Recently, I had many suggestions that I put my...
View ArticleThe Pleasure of His Company
I have never read a book by Dutch Sheets before I received a copy of The Pleasure of His Company. I was intrigued by the description of the book though and decided to give it a whirl. My family is...
View ArticleI Will Draw Near - Take 2
Earlier this month I posted the words to Sarah's new worship song, I Will Draw Near. Today as she sat down to play it, our daughter Hanna joined her in singing what I feel is a beautiful song. I was...
View ArticleEyes to See
"As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” The crowd sternly...
View ArticleHe Is Risen!
But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. (Matthew 28:5-6)...
View ArticleRoad Trip
So this is the scene….Jesus has just risen from the dead….what does He do next? ROAD TRIP! James Tissot, detail from "Pilgrims on the Road to Emmaus" (1884-1896), watercolor on gray wove paper,...
View ArticleHope Rising
I usually avoid books on alleviating poverty as I find that many are either unrealistic in their approach or the author heaps on so much condemnation you want to just give out of guilt or give up out...
View ArticleSheep or Goats
I was listening to Keith Green's song, the Sheep and the Goats the other day. If you have never heard of Keith Green here is a YouTube copy of the song for your enjoyment: The song is based on...
View ArticleOneCry - A Nationwide Call for Spiritual Awakening
"If we are content to live without revival, we will." Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) I have always loved reading about revivals. One of the best gifts I ever received was when Sarah tracked down a...
View ArticleThe Art of Storytelling
I love to tell a story. Sadly, I have not always told a story well. It took me many years to learn that there is an art to telling a good story. I wish I had come across The Art of Storytelling by...
View ArticleOut Of The Depths
I love history. In particular, I love to read about the generation that served during World War 2. They have often been referred to as the "Greatest Generation." Out of the Depths is the story of the...
View Article5 Questions With Edgar Harrell
Welcome to 5 Questions With..... Today's guest is Edgar Harrell. I just recently reviewed his book, Out of the Depths and Mr. Harrell has graciously agreed to discuss the book and his experiences here....
View ArticleWhat I Learned...
A friend has passed away. He will be missed. He taught me so much over the years. Things like compassion, love, humor and respect. All attributes he displayed to me over the last 8 years. Some looked...
View ArticleD.L. Moody - A Life
I love a good biography. I particularly enjoy biographies of men and women of God from days gone by. A quick scan of my bookshelf reveals biographies of William Booth, Corrie Ten Boom, A.W. Tozer,...
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