Every Sunday Christians from around the world gather together to worship the Lord, be with other believers, pray, and celebrate life together. But there are also other people that show up for other reasons. There are three types of people that show up to church on any given Sunday: sheep, goats, and wolves. It is... Continue Reading →
Are You a Team Player?
Almost ten years ago I participated in an all church retreat where I fellowship. The theme of the retreat was unity in the Spirit -- having one mind, one body, in one Spirit. The retreat was amazing, engaging, and really made people think. During one of my small groups I was leading I asked a... Continue Reading →
Comparing The Wild and Domesticated Turkey
Urban turkeys wander the Rockwood neighborhood on Spokanes South Hill Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW There were many reasons why Benjamin Franklin’s pick for America’s national bird was the Wild Turkey. These amazing animals are not like the domesticated turkeys that grace your table at Thanksgiving. They are amazing creatures with abilities that... Continue Reading →
How Is the Christian Motivated by the Gospel?
Motivation is defined as “that which moves one toward an action; that which changes, provokes, or impels our very being.” The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ who willingly suffered, died, and was buried to pay for the sins of mankind of those who would believe. He then rose from the dead, defeating death... Continue Reading →
I Want a Principle Within – by Charles Wesley
1. I want a principle within of watchful, godly fear, a sensibility of sin, a pain to feel it near. I want the first approach to feel of pride or wrong desire, to catch the wandering of my will, and quench the kindling fire. 2. From thee that I no more may stray, no more... Continue Reading →
Forward and Behind: Journal Entry
This was my personal journal entry from April 14, 2015. "I imagined that I was towards the top of the World Trade Center after the planes hit on 9-11. I'm on the edge of the window, the glass is totally gone. There's flames behind me, above me smoke is starting to make me cough. I... Continue Reading →
My Refrigerator Reminder
For 15 years I was a Field Service Technician who serviced mail opening and sorting equipment. You wouldn't believe the amount of tracts that would come through the system that people send. It should be noted that people DO read them, and that I have seen machine operators get saved by the tracts that are... Continue Reading →
It’s OK to be Fame-ish
A long time ago I watched a YouTube episode of No Small Parts, called Remembering Taylor Negron. "Taylor…Negron? Who is that, "You ask? Well, you no doubt have seen him in various rolls watching television or movies. He has a very recognizable appearance, and his voice is probably even more recognizable. He has been on... Continue Reading →
Midnight Reminder
When I sleep I dream constantly, and really enjoy them for the most part. What dreams are, I really don't know, but what I do know is that they really make me think. Some of them really are life-changing down to the minute detail and I ponder them for weeks if not months at a... Continue Reading →
Make Me!
Several years ago one morning I prayed a very dangerous prayer. I asked God to help me be the man He wants me to be -- no matter what it takes. Yeah, I did that. I asked Him to guide me, and to help me be a good example of a Christian man not only... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 