“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
“You’re only as sick as your secrets,” said a man in our Saturday morning men’s group. I am amazed by the love these guys have for each other. First-timers feel so safe they open up and share their burdens, and if needed, confess their sins. It’s beautiful …and much wanted. “When I refused to confess... Continue Reading →
One reason it’s hard to trust politicians is that their beliefs often shift with the changing culture. Here are a few examples… In 1996 Chuck Schumer argued for photo ID, to ensure voters showing up at the polls were who they said they were. Today he says voter ID is racist. What shifted in his... Continue Reading →
My friend, Andreas, works with the underground church in the Middle East, where hundreds of thousands of Muslims are coming to Christ—often through dreams and visions of Him. This makes sense since there are no churches where they can go to hear the Good News. God is coming to them! Later, they often meet an... Continue Reading →
When they say the image on the Shroud of Turin is Jesus, I think—Wow, He wasn’t very attractive. But then… I didn't fall in love with His face. Looks aren’t everything. What attracts me to Jesus is His unfailing love. It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced. This is why I write—to magnify Christ’s... Continue Reading →
Years ago Marci and I wrote a song encouraging kids around the country to, “Say Thank You” (for all that comes your way.)” Thankfulness begins in the heart, but its power is not fully released until it is spoken. Paul and Silas had been flogged within an inch of their lives for telling others about... Continue Reading →
The more I come to know the character of God the more I understand why He lovingly disciplines us. “The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child. As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children . . . God’s... Continue Reading →
My father died in my presence from a massive heart attack when he was only 55. I was 16 and it was traumatizing to witness. Consequently, I had a fear of death for many years. It didn’t help that before dad’s death I was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that would eventually require me... Continue Reading →
"Livin' in the Flesh Blues" was a song Marci and I recorded in 1999. Written by our friend Dan Whittemore, the lyrics are so relatable. “What’s the use? Why do I even try? Every time I do . . . I soon run dry. That’s when I start to ooze . . . those livin’... Continue Reading →
One of our family’s favorite holiday films is Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean. My favorite scene is Mr. Bean playing with a nativity display inside Harrods department store. Being the childish buffoon he is, Mr. Bean gets creative and adds several unorthodox characters to the manger scene, the most bizarre being a Tyrannosaurus rex. Seeing a... Continue Reading →
My wife likes when I dress up. So do I. Mark Twain jokingly said, "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.” Funny, but true. God wants His children to influence society by the way they dress. Some of the clothes He wants us to put on are the garment... Continue Reading →
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