Guilt & Grace
I stopped by my parent’s grave this weekend. I think I was inspired by Rocky Balboa in the movie “Creed”. … Continue Reading Guilt & Grace
A Christian Death Wish
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” – Philippians 1:21 Last night, my wife and I … Continue Reading A Christian Death Wish
New Year’s Remembrances: A Sermon
I preached this sermon on December 30, 2018. If you happen to give it a listen, I hope you find … Continue Reading New Year’s Remembrances: A Sermon
The CHF Articles: I’m Not Chad Bird
I think we can all agree that there is not a more popular writer on Christ Hold Fast than Chad … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: I’m Not Chad Bird
Just Another Father’s Day…
So, Father’s Day is here again. I’m sorry, but I just can’t be excited about it. Maybe it’s because of … Continue Reading Just Another Father’s Day…
Just 10 More Pounds…
Nothing like talking about weight loss! I get so tired of being fat. A few years ago, I “slimmed down” to roughly 230 … Continue Reading Just 10 More Pounds…
A Journey, The Struggle, And Encouragement
“Life is a journey” We hear that a lot. From TV and movies, to fluffy little news pieces, to quaint concise sayings … Continue Reading A Journey, The Struggle, And Encouragement
Loving God or Creating an Idol?
Is it possible that we make an idol out of loving God? I wrote last week on the concept of … Continue Reading Loving God or Creating an Idol?
On The Edge Of Sin
We’d like to think sin is hidden away where no one can see it, but it’s not. It’s not simply … Continue Reading On The Edge Of Sin
Me Too…
(Originally written in 2015 – and sadly still relevant for me too) As I began this post, It’s the Saturday … Continue Reading Me Too…
How Do We Move Forward?
Help me understand. While I don’t necessarily agree with the manner of how things unfolded in this recent controversy over a … Continue Reading How Do We Move Forward?
God, The Devil or . . .
Sometimes you reflex(yes, RE-FLEX!) back to old habits or ways of doing things. I had a moment like that when not long … Continue Reading God, The Devil or . . .
“Perish” The Thought
And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, … Continue Reading “Perish” The Thought
Grace Encourages…
There is a tendency for those of us who’ve been burned-or flat out abused-by a church experience to almost violently … Continue Reading Grace Encourages…
Hypocrisy From A Hypocrite (or Just Another Nut Talking!)
I am a hypocrite. For so many reasons that I don’t care to mention, it’s what I am. Right now, … Continue Reading Hypocrisy From A Hypocrite (or Just Another Nut Talking!)
Moving Closer: Church Life
I haven’t had many golden memories of my life, but as they come to mind, they often help me consider … Continue Reading Moving Closer: Church Life
The Defeated Victor 