“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
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 →
"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 →
It’s been one year since our beloved papa Don Mardock left this world for the next. Don so loved people, but told me he wished he could have loved others better. Can’t we all honestly say that? Love is everything to God. He said how we love others will determine where we spend eternity. Since... Continue Reading →
I got teary eyed reading a text from my grandson Boone. He was responding to a recent blogpost of mine. “Papa, I’m really happy to see you still writing these. It means more than you probably realize. I love reading every word. You’re such a beautiful human being, and somehow an even better friend, and... Continue Reading →
When I was a UPS driver, my Catholic boss asked me, “Walt, you see your job as your parish, don’t you?” A parish is a small spiritual community under the pastoral care of a priest or pastor. I’ve never thought of myself as a priest, but it’s true—Christians are called “a royal priesthood” 1 Peter... Continue Reading →
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