Jonah, one of 12 minor prophets in the Old Testament, is a book of only 48 verses. That’s shorter than some chapters in the Bible! Yet, this little book contains a massive message: God values people – all people – and he wants us to … Read More
Love That Toyota!
We were all set – all 5 of us – to leave for MI in our van. Yeah, the one that seats 7. Then, late on the evening before we were to leave as I was driving the van home from watching a movie with … Read More
Gene Power
Okay, here’s the scoop: I’m sitting in my in-laws home in Michigan watching our kids and their cousins, and I’d swear we were the parents of five kids not four. What do I mean? Simply this – my brother-in-laws son Micah could pass for our … Read More
It’s Level at the Manger
One of my favorite symbolic lessons in the Nativity is who was there: both wise men and shepherds. Sure, they came at different times and to different places, but they still came. And both were accepted and welcomed! People from the two ends of the … Read More
What’s Happening to CHRISTmas?!?
Not sure who wrote this, but found it quite interesting. Enjoy! Twas the month before Christmas when all through our land, Not a Christian was praying nor taking a stand. See the PC Police had taken away the reason for Christmas – no one could … Read More
The Power of a Letter
A few days ago as we were “hubbing” around the kitchen island (that’s the word I use to describe our family when we’re all hanging out in the central hub of our home – our kitchen!), the mail came. We’re like most families — we … Read More
Just Imagine (Part 2)
Thanks, everyone, for the comments and questions. Regardless of what you think of my (or others’) opinion(s), I encourage you to develop your own biblical reasoning. Don’t just follow the latest author or current trend. Like it or not, this is an area of freedom, … Read More
Just Imagine (Oops, you can’t these days)
It happens every year. Christmas arrives, and suddenly Christians lose their imagination. Well, not all of us. But there is a segment of believers who seem to think any kind of holiday “magic” is unbiblical and bad for kids. You know, Santa, reindeer, the North … Read More
Please Big Brother Santa? (You Bloated Hypocrite)
It was one of the most blatant cases of hypocrisy I’ve seen, and I have to admit I was amazed at how calmly the carmakers handled it. I was catching up on the news this morning and saw a brief exchange between Sen. Shelby (AL) … Read More