Faith
Patty Duke and Eve of Destruction
I know it will be hard to believe, but when I was in the 5th grade, I was the skinniest kid at Shady Oaks Elementary School in Hurst, Texas. And possibly the least athletic kid in the universe, in the history of mankind. I never understood how I could be outside all the time, running […]
A Walk in the Dark
Recently, one of my teachers asked the question, “How many of you believe you are living out God’s design and plan for your lives?” Honestly, I wanted to say yes, but couldn’t, at least not professionally. Socially, I know I’m exactly where I am supposed to be. I’ve spent this week, looking back through my […]
Trust
I got a note this week from a friend of mine that I don’t get to talk to all that often. Part of what she wrote was, “Hey there! You are someone that has always inspired me with your relationship with God. I can admit that I yearn for that. As my life gets more […]
Dad
It’s the best Bible story on forgiveness that’s rarely told in churches and Sunday School lessons–and even less rarely understood. It explains why our reflecting Christ’s forgiveness to our enemies is such a crucial part of his plan to draw the world to himself. The story is found in Matthew 18:21-35. Therefore, the kingdom of […]
Mephibosheth
My favorite story in the Bible, next to, of course, the gospel of Jesus, is the story of Mirab Baal. The story is found in 2 Samuel. Mirab Baal was the son of Jonathan, and grandson of Saul, the first king of Israel and Judah. When he was a small boy, Mirab Baal lived a […]
The White Stone
Back in the summer of 1975, I was on a college mission trip to East Brunswick, New Jersey where we held vacation bible schools for the local children. There were 8 college students on our team and we spent the entire summer living in the preacher’s home, where the garage doubled as the church. Close […]