One of the great tragedies of our time is the growing distain that exists towards the Christian church among those who are not Believers. Barna Research, a reputable firm, reports that 38 percent of young Americans (16-29) have a negative… Continue reading

Nostalgia is a powerful part of the human experiences. I’m not an old man, but, even now, paging through our family picture albums or watching family videos from 10 years ago stirs up such such longing for a return to… Continue reading

I recently read a book titled: The Year of Living Biblically. A. J. Jacobs, a man who knew nothing about the Bible, decided that he would spend a year following the Bible’s words to the letter. His book, which tells… Continue reading

If you’re a student of American history you know about the “Higgins boat” which Dwight Eisenhower credited with changing the course of World War 2. Andrew Higgins built the boats, called LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) in military jargon, that… Continue reading

I held the dear saint tightly as she wept. She has served the Lord faithfully and lovingly, even radically, for most of her life. Now, her mind is failing. Physicians have told her that she is in the early stages… Continue reading

John Newton penned the now familiar line – “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me!” Newton knew the depths of wretchedness. In his youth, he had gone to sea and over time became a captain,… Continue reading

Given that life can be frustrating, that people disappoint us, that situations of unfairness exist all around us, we get fed up and sometimes vent our anger in entirely inappropriate ways. Well, I do, anyway! I would not want some… Continue reading

Trophy – it’s a funny word, isn’t it? The dictionary defines it as “anything serving as evidence of a victory, valor, or skill.” Last year I won one, sort of, at the Pinewood Derby, sponsored by our church’s boys group.… Continue reading

There are hundreds of books that teach us skills we need to win. Some counsel on the ways of building wealth, others on the agility necessary to mastering a game. But, I am convinced that a skill most needed is… Continue reading

The greeting card business has to be a lucrative thing! It costs four bucks for a piece of paper, some foil imprinting, and a ribbon! The practical side of me says, “Jerry, just go fold a piece of paper, write… Continue reading