Several years ago I had the blessing of attending the Calvary Chapel Des Moines Men's Retreat at Hidden Acres Retreat Center located in Dayton, IA. It was a great time with the guys from my church. We took a look at some of the questions Jesus asked and also spent time in the Word, prayer,... Continue Reading →
What If Everyone In Honolulu DIED?
Imagine if you had woken up this morning, turned on the television and while you were brewing your coffee and saw, "Breaking News: Thousands Are Dead In Honolulu. Cause Unknown." What would you think? Would you be concerned? Would you even care...being that it is an island in the middle of the Pacific and no... Continue Reading →
Why You Should Question People Who Say They Are Christian
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/romans-road/divine-consciousness/ When I share my faith on the street or talk to people who visit the church I attend, many people are quick to point out that they are Christian too, believe the Bible, go to church, and so on. But as you listen to the above podcast: Romans Road with Eddie Roman -- Author... Continue Reading →
Three Types of People on Sunday
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 SpokaneÂ’s 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 →
Nancy’s Chosen Rats
This is Nancy. She is one of three kids that I used to babysit. Here she is showing me her new pet rats who she named Tippy and Topper. Awww…ain't they cute? She bought a large cage with her own money and made it very comfortable for them. They have lots of toys and she... 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 →
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 →
Pens & Wrenches 