This morning as I drove to get a little "sumpthin-sumpthin" from Rise & Grind for my wife and her boss, I was behind a car with this window decal on the back. "Love Like Jesus" with a big smiley-face. It was very big, and very cute. Fit the car nicely. As it stared at me... Continue Reading →
In a world often marked by self-interest, selfishness, and division, the timeless tale of the Good Samaritan offers a beacon of hope in humanity. It transcends religious boundaries, resonating deeply with values of compassion, empathy, and self-sacrifice. It challenges us to look past societal prejudices, and extend a helping hand to those in need, regardless... Continue Reading →
As I drove down a quiet street yesterday afternoon on my way to mow a friend's lawn, something caught my eye: a vacuum cleaner sitting at the edge of the road, awaiting its fate with the garbage truck. It looked very old and worn, like it had seen better days. The front where the roller... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe it's been 23 years since that day this country stopped and gazed upward and on our television sets watching thousands die from multiple attacks on our country. I had just moved to Iowa with my fiancé in June with the hope of starting a new life together in a much more... Continue Reading →
It was two o'clock in the morning; Lisa and I were traveling back to my parents from the shore and were inside a secluded section of the Garden State Parkway when all of a sudden, I heard and felt something fall off the car and my battery was quickly dying. I later found that the... Continue Reading →
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 NKJV Salvation is like a car The doctrine of salvation is like a car. Describing an automobile is very simple. It is a type of vehicle... Continue Reading →
For the sake of the topic relating to Christianity, a journal is a chronological record of changes you experience to archive the work of God in your life. It can account for daily events, a notebook to record insights into Scripture, a list of prayer requests, theological musings, or venting frustrations, emotions, and pouring your... Continue Reading →
This was probably one of the most important questions I have ever been asked. I have been to several churches in which the preaching was spot on, but the people who listened had blank stares with not an open Bible in sight. It is necessary that we view this in light of the Bible and... Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced being around a person that wears too much cologne or perfume? It is overpowering to say the least. Especially if you are in an enclosed space; you can smell it hours later, even penetrating the fibers of your clothes. It burns your nose, tears up your eyes, and it's all you... Continue Reading →
Even before I was a Christian, the following quote has been a constant reminder throughout the years of the value of contentment as well as the importance of putting forth good effort in relationships. Whether you are newlywed and very excited about celebrating life together or trudging through this prison we call Earth attached to... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 