“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
Someone posted online that racism and Christianity are interwoven. There is some truth to that, depending on how you define Christianity. Unfortunately, not everything that calls itself Christian is Christlike. Satan loves to masquerade as a Christ follower. The great abolitionist Frederick Douglass had the wisdom to see through the devil’s disguise. He labeled the... Continue Reading →
I weighed 129 pounds in this 2020 photo due to a debilitating illness that baffled the doctors. After many tests, their only guess was, "We think you have bacteria in your heart growing on an old pacemaker wire that we are afraid to remove. You must take antibiotics for the rest of your life." Not... Continue Reading →
Back in the 80's Marci and I were blessed to be part of an amazing songwriting team. Some of our songs appeared on a Grammy nominated album. It was a fun and exciting season in our lives. One year we had the opportunity to collaborate with Marvel comics to write songs for an ABC television... 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" as some like to call it. During the building of the barndo the Lord often reminded me of a passage of scripture warning His children to... Continue Reading →
I am having heart surgery on Valentine’s Day. Many have asked if I am worried. I'm not. I gave my heart to Jesus years ago and He still has it. I’m thankful for my abnormal heart. It’s a constant reminder of how dependent I am on God for every heartbeat. Best of all, when I... Continue Reading →
An alarm inside my chest has gone off every morning this week, telling me it’s time for surgery to have my defibrillator battery replaced. I hope someday they can invent a rechargeable battery. Someone suggested they put a solar panel in my head! We all require electricity flowing through our hearts to keep us alive.... 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 →
My beloved father-in-law Don Mardock kept his joy to the end, even though his health drastically declined. What do they say? “The best thing about old age is it doesn’t last very long!” Don had a dream he was part of a group arriving by boat to their destination. As they were docking, a crowd... Continue Reading →
With deep sadness and joy, I said goodbye last night to my dear friend and father-in-law Don Mardock. No one I’ve ever known has impacted more lives than Papa Don. After 94 years, Don peacefully shed his earth suit en route to heaven. Although our hearts miss him, we know we will see him again... Continue Reading →
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