Here's a link to the sermon I preached this past Sunday at our church: http://tinyurl.com/3vlu7qo I struggled with the decision to post this because I didn't want to appear to be self-publicizing. But then I realized that I have my own blog and that ship has already sailed. But I did want you to know … Continue reading How We Grow As Christians
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Bug-Infested Trash Trees :: Some Thoughts On Grace…
Have you ever received a Christmas gift from someone that you didn’t have a gift for in return. Do you remember how it felt? Did you feel the sudden urge to lie to them and tell them that you left their gift at home. Or to quickly repackage the gift card that you still had … Continue reading Bug-Infested Trash Trees :: Some Thoughts On Grace…
An Epic Tale Of Battle And Victory
To a man, a yard is a very special place. It is a place of toil and struggle, a place of frustration and discouragement, and a place that is home to many dangers, i.e. fire ants, allergens, pokey things of all varieties, etc…. However, it can also be a place of victory and glory. A … Continue reading An Epic Tale Of Battle And Victory
Allergies, Needle Anxiety & Growth
For the past couple of weeks, each bright, new, hopeful morning has been accompanied by the misery of itchy, swollen eyes, mucousy coughs, unrelenting sneezing and a runny nose that flows like the Euphrates. This isn’t new for me, in fact, for most of my life I have suffered under the tyrannous reign of allergens. … Continue reading Allergies, Needle Anxiety & Growth
Zombies, Sickness & Self-righteousness
The last week in my house played out much like “Night Of The Living Dead.” One by one, each member of my family fell victim to a horrific stomach virus that left them vomiting and comatose. By Thursday, I was the only one left and I could feel it closing in on me. But, it … Continue reading Zombies, Sickness & Self-righteousness
The Gospel In Literature :: What’s In A Name?
So, today I decided I would start a series with the blog. I don’t think it will be a consecutive series, meaning that I don’t think every week for the next 3-4 weeks will be about this. But I have several different posts in mind and I think I will write them all eventually. What … Continue reading The Gospel In Literature :: What’s In A Name?
The Death Of Robin: How Grace Killed My Dreams…
As a kid, I always had a very active imagination. I could entertain myself for hours, with nothing more than my own thoughts. Sometimes creating alternate realities where the fate of the world would ultimately depend on my hand-to-hand martial arts combat skills. Or I’d be heading up some rock band that I single-handedly propelled … Continue reading The Death Of Robin: How Grace Killed My Dreams…
