This past year brought many challenges to my family and me.  They ranged from very serious incidents, such as my oldest daughter’s diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease, to superficially annoying things, like multiple appliances breaking down at the same time. Needless to say, I found that my prayers were flush with numerous material requests for miracle cures, a new...

I’ve been reading quite a bit about the untimely death of Steve Jobs, the founder and creative genius behind the Apple empire.  When someone as powerful and famous as that passes away, it seems that everyone has something to say about it. There are many thoughtful eulogies that highlight his incredible life of success; stories that give in-depth analyses of how...

Have you ever noticed that some things in nature just seem to thrive in adverse environments?  Some even have their beauty enhanced by what we may consider to be less-than-perfect conditions. Take flowers for instance, one of the most beautiful creations that God gave to us.  Most can appreciate their delicate beauty in and of itself, but I find them to be even...

Ok, so it doesn’t have quite the same ring as “Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My”, but I bet it got your attention. New Website Design And What It All Means. Yes, you may have noticed my site looks somewhat different.  After a few years of the same ole site, I thought it was time for a change.  So I opened up my graphics program, brushed up on my limited...

Yes, I said irony.  I think it’s very ironic that the pursuit of Christian humility can sometimes lead to a bit of hubris and pride.  Allow me to explain. Most Christians rightly understand that God desires a humble spirit.  We know that he came to save imperfect sinners, not perfect saints, and that he desires we come to him completely broken and...