Our precious son turned five this past January. He is a very good boy but is attempting to push the boundaries a little farther than ever before. There are times when he doesn’t listen as fast as he used to and moments when he talks […]
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As I’ve said many times, I tend to keep up with the news and politics of the day, at least as much as my schedule allows. While watching coverage of the Inauguration a few weeks ago, I noticed a piece on the designer of […]
My wife and I were watching the news a few weeks ago and heard a story about an elementary class that had come up with what most would consider an unusual punishment for not doing homework. Students who failed to complete their previous night’s […]
As many of you know I work at a Christian bookstore. A couple of weeks ago I was paged to the front to help a customer find a book. I went to the appropriate department, introduced myself, and asked how I could help him. He […]
As I’ve oft said, I have been in church since I was “knee high to a grasshopper.” I was blessed to attend a Christian university and earn degrees in church ministry. I have listened to hundreds (probably thousands) of sermons and read tons of books dealing with our faith. I […]
Bill Gaither wrote a song (anyone who has listened to me speak for any length of time has heard that phrase once or twice before) called “The King Is Coming.” Written more than 30 years ago, the piece describes in soaring lyrics as well […]
As I begin writing this newsletter (Sat., Aug. 25th) we are keeping an eye on the local weather forecasts monitoring the track of Tropical Storm Isaac. For the most part it seems that this meteorological event won’t be too terrible for our region. That being […]
Jesus often used parables (stories/illustrations) to make important points. In this month’s newsletter, we have three illustrations that I believe clearly and poignantly address critical issues concerning contemporary views on the atonement, the gospel, and the person of Christ. The Atonement—Example or Essential…A man and his wife were walking on […]
Freedom. One simple word wrought with so much meaning. As Americans we enjoy the freest society on the face of this earth, a fact for which we should be thankful. I have spent much time over the years speaking about America and its Christian heritage and my appreciation for both […]
One of the dominant images of God in Scripture is that of Father. I have known this for many years, but my appreciation and understanding of this divine picture has been enhanced exponentially since I became an earthly father in 2008. The love I have for my son has helped […]