A Biblical worldview for a world in search of the Truth
Less than a week ago we had the privilege to celebrate the freedom that makes America great. Every year on July fourth we pause to remember that not so long ago a group of people stood up and said, “enough is enough!” These people came to the point where they were no longer willing to... Continue Reading →
April 10, 2003 was the day that the First Battalion Fifth Marines secured Saddam Hussein’s presidential palace in the city of Baghdad, Iraq. A lot of time has passed since then, but the events of that day will never be forgotten by those that were there. A few dates every year cause me to spend... Continue Reading →
I am amazingly blessed. I have a wife that loves me, great kids, and the opportunity to spend my life involved in local church ministry. Even though there have been, and will continue to be, some difficult days, I am thankful that God has chosen this path for my life. I have done nothing to... Continue Reading →
I have been blessed by wonderful people that have encouraged, taught, and believed in me even when I did not believe in myself. While I like to live under the illusion that I can navigate the stormy waters of life alone, the truth is that without honest conversation and even the occasional confrontation by those... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt like you are doing all that you can to make a difference in the world and yet no one cares? You do not believe that you will change the whole world but you do want to positively impact your corner of it. You unselfishly give your time and any resources available... Continue Reading →
I am not always a wonderful father. Truth be told, I am seldom a wonderful father. I get angry too fast, am impatient too often and allow the pressures of life to keep me from leading as I should. It is very easy, in the midst of the aforementioned shortcomings, to forget the reason that... Continue Reading →
In consideration of Valentines day here is a list of fifty things that you can give to your spouse that will mean more and cost less than flowers or chocolate (though I recommend those as well). This list was compiled from a few different sources over several years and reflects the oft overlooked kindnesses that... Continue Reading →
1John 4:7-8 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. What an amazing truth is found in one simple phrase, "God is love." He "Is" love! It is His... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week I took a short plane ride down the coast to Southern California. What would have been seven hours of me talking to myself in a car took less than an hour by plane. While I don't have a particular fondness for air travel, security lines and small seats in particular, I appreciate... Continue Reading →