Feel the Burn
The boy stares fascinated as the black surface turns to red, then bright orange. Mom and dad both have told him many times to keep away. Don’t touch. It’s dangerous. …
This Is How I Fight My Battles
On Sunday, I talked about how we often put our trust in people or objects that are not God. Just like when the Israelites would see God give them victory …
The Burning Fire
There are times when I am reading my Bible that I am struck by the amazing access we have to the Creator God of all things. Often, it’s because that …
The Mathematics of Forgiveness
Just how deep does forgiveness go? Steve Musser and I got into a very good text discussion this last week with someone on this subject. The question we were asked …
A Whole Lotta Love
Something a bit different today. I want to give you a little gift. As I was reading my Bible this morning, I came across Psalm 103. Normally, I would have …
A Blog About Nothing
Okay, confession time. I’ve got nothing. I woke up this morning praying about this blog. Later, driving from Parker to Strasburg, I prayed about this blog. After the Pastor’s Alliance …
In the Spotlight
Not many of you know this, but I am an award-winning actor. Well, actually an award-nominated actor, and if the voting hadn’t been rigged (I believe by the Russians) I …
Five Rules for Writing- Part 2
Last week, I decided to veer off the pastoral path for a couple weeks and focus on writing. In that post I listed the first two of my Five Rules …
Five Rules for Writing – Part 1
In one of my secret, undercover ghost-writing projects, I’ve been talking quite a bit lately about the book-writing process. The feedback I’ve received from the very small handful of people …
Bible Quiz Time
Okay, it’s Bible Dude Quiz Time! I’ll name the Bible Dude and you tell me who he is. Ready? Joseph – No, not Joseph the “father” of Jesus. No, not …