“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
Years ago Marci and I wrote a song encouraging kids around the country to, “Say Thank You” (for all that comes your way.)” The song's message was that 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... Continue Reading →
I recently had a dream I was on base in a big league baseball game. Like a dummy, I ran on a fly ball with one out and got doubled off. The manager didn't seem too upset until he told me he was fining me $250,000 dollars! I complained to no avail. He made the... 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 →
Toward the end of his life my father-in-law told me he wished he would have loved others better. Can’t we all honestly say that? I surely can. Love is everything to God. He said how we love others will determine where we spend eternity. Since God is love, shouldn't He be the one to decide... Continue Reading →
My liberal friends are afraid the MAGA movement is destroying America. My conservative friends fear socialism is destroying America. I’ve got great news for you both. If you will keep looking at Jesus and be filled with His Holy Spirit, you won’t fear anyone or anything! “The Lord is with me; I will not be... Continue Reading →
My dear friend Andre and I are on the leadership team of Men of Integrity. He lovingly calls me his blue-eyed soul brother. His story is amazing! I share it with his permission. While in prison, Andre founded Men of Integrity and gave it that name because that’s who he desperately wanted to become. For... Continue Reading →
In 2024, my wife and I lost a large sum of money. My pride hates losing, but sometimes losing can be a blessing. Through losing, God knows I can gain something much more valuable than what I lost. Jesus said to find your life you must lose it. He told people that to be His... Continue Reading →
“But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.” Malachi 4:2. Some Bible versions use the word “frolic” instead of leaping for joy in that verse. Some say, “skipping” and others, “playfully... Continue Reading →
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