Now I imagine a bunch of hands just went up saying, “I know! I know!” And still, part will say chicken and part will say egg. But I’m not even asking about that. I am asking what came first as in to preach the Gospel for those who follow? But first, you must define which …
Most kids nowadays, as of the last 30 years that is, have played some variant of Super Mario Brothers. Recently, I had the nice experience to watch the new Mario movie with my wife. Following the movie, my philosophical mind kicked in and I saw some interesting resemblance between Mario and the Christian. At first, …
A good carpenter knows the little details of the trade. The kind of details that only experience can teach and failures can reinforce. If you need work done around the house, get a good carpenter. During my years in a trade school, we worked on a couple of projects, one of which was a 150 …
You ever have a random thought that seems silly but then progresses into a profound thought? Here is my most recent question/thought that popped into my mind. How do animals first realize that water is necessary for their survival? You may say, “They are thirsty of course!” To that I would reply, “Yes, they feel …
Have you ever done something that, when up close, seems so right? But, when you step back you wonder how you can be so wrong? If you would, travel back in time with me. To a memory I am sure is true, but now feels so much like a fever dream I question it. My …
Let me introduce you to a young calf beginning on milk. I thought giving her a slice of bread would maker her stronger and healthier, faster. Unfortunately, I was wrong. She began to gag and was not quite ready for the rich bread. I then thought to 1 Corinthians 3:2 which states, “I have fed …
“Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it” – Rene Descartes We live in an offended world. Offense is taken in small things and large things. Nonetheless, I am not just a youngster knocking the volatile tendency’s of others. It has always been this …
When I worship, I would rather my heart be without words than my words be without heart – Lamar Boschman Worship. Worship has always been a topic of debate within Christian circles. Yes. Always! How sad? Something God expects unceasingly, we mortals prefer to argue about it unceasingly. Is worship in hymns? Perhaps it is …
I enjoy fishing. It is a past time, like many others can relate, I never have enough time to enjoy. Nonetheless, my wife Hallie and I recently were looking to indulge in some fishing time as we vacationed at the beach. Unfortunately however, out of all the things I was likely to forget when leaving, …
Easter is a beautiful time of year. April showers are busy bringing May flowers. Kids are getting out of school on Spring break so, like it or not, you gotta’ spend time with them. And, there is an explosion of crosses, eggs, and bunnies plastered upon businesses, homes, and nearly every local entity. It appears …