We don’t actually hear people say that often out loud, but the fact is that it happens daily. We manage to do it on a personal level with silly facebook memes and pics with text[…]
One year ago…
Mira past on… On Christmas Eve, my wife and I loaded our family up in the car, and we left the farm to travel to all the relative’s and share Christmas with them. We had[…]
I could never give up a child…
I’ve heard them all. My wife happened across this article and shared it with me. Believe me, as an adoptive parent, I’ve experienced just about every cliche you can think of. Some are silly. Some[…]
Jesus in a comic book role? Uhhh….
Ok, sorry… “Graphic Novel” for you enthusiasts. I was never a comic book guy. In the area I grew up, there simply wasn’t access to them. The newsstand at the local grocery had a few,[…]
I’m weary, and I hurt, and I worry, but then…
God sends you a message… The election period was rough. People were and still are behaving stupidly. I was labeled a racist for no more than simply being light skinned. I was labeled a bully[…]
I saw the most anti-Christian meme the other day. …And it was a friend who was passing it around.
That kind of troubled me. In fact, the longer I thought about it, the more bothered I became. I wasn’t really sure how to balance it either. Just how worked up should I get over[…]
Hitler was a Christian. Therefore…
How often do you hear that one? I’m running across it from time to time – more often than I’d like actually. Nobody with two brain cells to rub together is buying that crock, right?[…]
Does my faith allow dying?
Yes. The problem is simple. We often don’t understand it, or can’t talk about it. Well, actually that begs a question: Can’t or Won’t? What do you think when people ask why somebody young, or[…]
I love my wife…
It’s my blog. I can write about anything I want. I can tackle controversial subjects. I can poke the bear in the eye with a metaphorical stick. I can also set down here and convey[…]
Can Christianity Spread without Freedom?
This is a big one folks. It really is. There are many who cannot balance politics and religion. More importantly, they don’t understand that there are absolutely essential times when both should be completely separated,[…]
Dear Abby, my friends don’t seem interested in Church or the Gospel…
I’ll bet you don’t see that one much… Ha! Probably because we’re busy asking questions of Abby like why our husbands don’t look at us the way they used to, or which stroller is best[…]
Anybody up for killing some babies today? Let’s go!
Yeah, that was pretty heavy handed. In fact, of my six readers, I just lost four of you. But, that’s ok. I can’t force you to the reality of abortion. If there was such a[…]
I sat in the back row again…
I didn’t dig it. Wifey poo was on call and I understand fully that she doesn’t want to zip from the front row to the back and out the doors to take a call and[…]
I love social media and it loves me back. Or does it?
A good friend of mine and I were talking yesterday and just as I was thinking it he mentions, “Have you noticed how negative Facebook and social media have become?” There’s a couple of[…]
August 11th 2014, and now…
I’m no different than anyone else in that today is a tough day. It’s hard for a lot of reasons, really. It was a couple years ago I had a bunch of little girls running[…]
KYRIE ELEISON!!!
Translated from the Greek, “Lord, have mercy” Kyrie Eleison – \ˈkir-ē-ˌā-ə-ˈlā-(ə-) I remember listening to the song with this title as a kid over and over and over. I remember not having a single friend with any idea what[…]
Apparently my muted cries for plush front row seating have been heard…
Yes, I’m a front row Christian. Yes, I like my La-Z-Boy recliner. Yes, I like naps. Oh, whoops… http://babylonbee.com/news/church-unveils-new-full-body-massage-pews/ I was alerted to the article above by my Pastor, Steve, recently. I found it humorous.[…]
Do my actions have immediate consequences or is there a ripple effect?
#bluelivesmatter #blacklivesmatter Sure they do. But what about #alllivesmatter? I saw this facebook meme running around the other day and it was one of the few I gave more than a half second to for[…]
“Well, I don’t judge…”
My response? YOU BETTER… I can’t tell you how many times I hear that in conversation these days. It appears that progressives have managed to yet again propagandize and alter a perfectly good word and[…]
Your sin is worse than mine. Let me prove it to you…
If your reaction to my blog subject line was “Finally, somebody gets me” then you’re set for disappointment. There seems to be a steady stream of this kind of false thought running through the Christian[…]
A Child Shall Lead Them…
I have been delving deeper into college choices for our children. While they are very young, the education and the philosophy are supremely important in order to hone my kid’s swords. …Or dull them. Thus, the[…]
Let’s force Christianity on people…
Wait a minute… Maybe let’s not. Sounded almost militant didn’t it? OK, that’s a poor way to start when putting thoughts to paper, but the fact is, I struggle with this stuff. What are we[…]
I sat in the back row for Good Friday Services…
…And you guessed it. I didn’t like it one bit. My wife was ‘on call’ that weekend and since we were traveling to family on Easter Sunday, we wanted to catch a Good Friday service.[…]
Hallelujah Redux
Hallelujah – Hebrew for “Glory to the Lord” – After discussion with my wife and others I decided to revisit the subject of “Hallelujah” made famous by Leonard Cohen’s writing, and timeless by Jeff Buckley’s version of[…]
Twist on Wonder on Music on God…
I was privy to a sermon by Pastor Brian this weekend. He loves music apparently as much as me. It was a large part of his sermon whether the congregation caught it all. “Selah” was[…]
Chris Kyle and acting in Christian Faith? Balance that…
I wrote a think piece on Chris Kyle, PTSD, and being a good neighbor some time ago. It’s time I shared my thoughts with you on this. I’m posting my think piece below for you[…]
How can I pass off a ‘foodie’ post as biblical you ask? Well, read below…
There’s a little more to it than that of course, so give me a little latitude to bring this full circle. Hang in there. I think I can do it. I had a conversation waiting[…]
Kindness. Do you have it in you? What am I saying? Do I have it in me???
Facebook. Yeah, I love it and I loathe it at the same time. In an age where accusations appear to be enough to convict someone in the eyes of the public, it’s a dangerous thing[…]
Lent… You reckon the Catholics are onto something?
Lent. Not every Christian observes it in the sense that they give up something, fast, or sacrifice for Lent. Should we though? If we’re in agreement that Lent is an observation of the time Jesus[…]
The Iowa Caucus and the Retreat from Decency…
I’m feeling kind of sad today. As I set here zipping down through facebook posts, I’m seeing a lot of really troubling stuff. Granted many are partial attempts at humor so they shouldn’t be considered[…]
50,000,000 babies killed since Roe vs Wade. Your reponse???
I make it no secret that if not for the gift of adoption my wife and I may not have had a family. We simply couldn’t get and stay pregnant. The eight year battle with[…]
Did the movie “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” stumble upon the greatest question of all time?
I dig the Indiana Jones movies. Well… Not the last one. It was utterly terrible and stamped with a monster FAIL right in the title sequence… That aside, my personal favorite is the Last Crusade.[…]
The day after Mira. …Not so fast…
I put pen to paper, or more appropriately, chubby little digits to keyboard, the day after we laid Mira’s body to rest. Those thoughts are below: “Mira was laid to rest yesterday. The visitation and[…]
It’s been a rough Christmas season….
For nearly a year and a half I’ve been involved as best I can with my family’s best friends and their cancer stricken 6yr daughter. We’ve been the best of friends for over two decades,[…]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me…
Yes, I love all kinds of music. Pretty much everything under the sun with two exceptions. I’m not much on the angry rap or the extra twangy country… Otherwise, I generally love whatever is playing.[…]
The first post and the reason this blog exists…
I grew up in a Christian-Presbyterian Church far from where I live now. I know what God is. I know what Satan is. I have two little children now, 6 and 2. I look[…]