“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
Evil is rising, but do not be afraid, for there’s good news. “Where sin increased, God's kindness increased even more.” Romans 5:20 Yes! My Bible tells me not to worry about the rise of wickedness in the last days, because evil is no match for God’s kindness. Darkness can never extinguish the light—it can only... Continue Reading →
If your home is your castle, my wife and I live in a castle made of metal. Previously a metal barn, we converted it into a barndominium, or "barndo." During the building of the barndo the Lord often reminded me of a passage of scripture warning His children to not let possessions take priority over... Continue Reading →
Awhile back, my wife missed her flight home and was told she would have to wait twelve hours until another flight was available. In tears she called our friend Andy who flies for Southwest Airlines. Andy pulled some strings and was able to find a flight leaving in twenty minutes. Marci dashed to the gate,... Continue Reading →
Recently, I apologized to my kids for acting in an unChristlike way. My daughter responded, “Dad, you’re only human.” That excuse might have worked for me in the past. But now, thanks to Christ, I am no longer only human. I am a new creation; a new species, “created to be like God—truly righteous and... Continue Reading →
I have friends who fear at times that God has stopped loving them because they keep screwing up. They have an unhealthy fear of Him. Fear is not always a bad thing. We are told in scripture too, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” Philippians 2:12 I used to think the fear of... Continue Reading →
There is a lot at stake in this 2024 presidential election. I’m not voting for a person as much as I’m voting against a party I feel is taking us in the wrong direction. Here is why I think that. I can not vote for a party who over the years has gradually removed God... Continue Reading →
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