The date was November 22, 1998, just south of Stamford, TX. After going for 10 years without having heard from my dad or knowing where he was, the Lord brought us together at my granddad's (his dad's) funeral where I had the opportunity to tell him something very important: I'd forgiven him. Next only to … Continue reading A Literal Picture of Amazing Grace: How I Forgave My Dad
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Separated No More: The Utmost “D-Day”
As I contemplate the heroic courage of the men who gave their lives 70 years ago today (June 6, 1944) on the beaches of Normandy, France - and where our world might be had it not been for their sacrifice (consider a Europe ruled by Hitler's monstrous Third Reich into the late 40's, 50's & … Continue reading Separated No More: The Utmost “D-Day”
The Hardest Prayers to Pray
“But I say to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,...If you love those who love you what reward will you get?” (Matthew 5:44-47) “I couldn’t do it.” That’s what one person told me after I’d asked the folks at church that night to pray for their enemies. Thank God for … Continue reading The Hardest Prayers to Pray
As I Sat on that Jury, This is What God Was Telling Me….
"My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." (1 John 2:1, NIV) “We, the jury, find the defendant guilty.” Those are the words our foreman read representing all 12 … Continue reading As I Sat on that Jury, This is What God Was Telling Me….
Whiskey Lullaby
DISCLAIMER: This is not a blog about drinking. You will not find anything in Scripture restricting the consumption of alcohol. This is a blog about the ever-present danger of addiction & drunkenness (you will find plenty in Scripture forbidding that) and the inevitable devastation that follows. nw "Who are the people who are always crying … Continue reading Whiskey Lullaby
When God Looks At Me What Does He See?
***Forgive me for the length of this post. I went back to trim & edit. But, I felt i needed to include every word. This past year i attended a wedding. Expecting to simply enjoy seeing two friends united in matrimony, I sat there as the preacher officiating the wedding proceeded to call everyone in … Continue reading When God Looks At Me What Does He See?
“Hallelujah”
Another gorgeous rendition of Cohen's classic..... A friend sent this video to me. I made the mistake of viewing it while in my "local saloon" (Starbucks). By the final verse I was weeping heavily - in large part, because, due to my son's death last May, my appreciation for Christ's cross & resurrection has gone … Continue reading “Hallelujah”
Imagine
Written by Jim Hardwicke (my Youth Pastor when I was in high school):) Imagine a man who turns an entire nation away from God. Imagine a man who deals in black magic. Imagine a man who causes the death of many innocent people. Imagine a man who murders his own infant children. Is there any … Continue reading Imagine
The Hardest Prayers to Pray
“I couldn’t do it.” That’s what one church member told me after I asked everyone to pray for their enemies one Wednesday night. Thank God for the honesty of that church member. Truth be told, the first time I tried to pray for people who’ve hurt me deeply…..well, I couldn’t do it either. Praying for … Continue reading The Hardest Prayers to Pray