Although there are others who do not share my experience, on the whole, John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart had a positive impact on my life. Among other things, his insights on Satan’s strategy are worth the price of the book and are probably the most helpful thing I’ve read on that subject. Eldredge’s influence was so profound in my ministry … Read More
Stealing Back Proverbs 31:10-31
I’ve used this illustration before but on November 19, 2017, one of the most notorious murderers of the 20th century died: Charles Manson. After the second set of murders associated with his name on August 10, 1969, one of the Manson cult-killers wrote “Helter Skelter” on the refrigerator of the house in which the murders took place. The phrase was … Read More
New Booklet on Baptism & Its Significance Available on Amazon!
Hey Friends, I just finished a ministry resource I’ll be using for church planting called Baptism & Its Significance. I hope you’ll find it useful for you and yours too. Would you kindly help me in getting these wonderful gospel-truths out to others? Here’s how: Pick up a copy here. Read it and send me any feedback Share it with … Read More
Exclusive Prayer & Ministry Update- 031321
Hi Friends, It’s been a cold winter here but Spring is coming! Here’s the latest: Personal: Pam is now fully vaccinated, and I get my second shot on March 22nd. We are so grateful for this blessing and now look forward to seeing my mom and her husband (who also just got their shots) next month in Florida. It’s been … Read More
Brand New Updated & Expanded 2021 Edition!
Hi Friends, I just released the Updated & Expanded 2021 Edition of my book How I Became a Christian Despite the Church! Would you kindly consider sharing a copy with a friend or loved one, and/or helping me get the word out on social media? Indeed, healing and better answers can be found on the other side of toxic faith … Read More
Dads and Daughters
We noted last week and here that, although the later part of Psalm 127 focuses more on sons, the first part of the psalm includes all children, male and female alike: “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.” In thinking about daughters specifically, I’ve found Job 42:10-17—another section in the wisdom literature … Read More
Children Are God’s Treasures to Change the World
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3-5, ESV Verses 3-5 … Read More
God Gives Rest to Anxious Hearts
“It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2, ESV I can so relate to this verse, as I’ve often struggled with insomnia. It might be because I don’t know how to solve a particular problem or heal a painful … Read More
Our Best Efforts Are Useless Without God’s Blessing
“Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1, ESV Psalm 127 is a wisdom psalm or poem that’s part of a trilogy:127,128, & 133. And that trilogy is part of a larger collection of “pilgrimage psalms” or “Songs of Ascent” … Read More
Why I’m Not a Presuppositionalist
Not a what?! Sorry, I’m not trying to force you to go get another cup of coffee just to read this post. 🙂 Admittedly, however, I’ve chosen to deal with a more technical but important topic related to apologetics (1 Pet. 3:15), philosophy, and specifically epistemology. Here are a few definitions to help us not get lost in the weeds: … Read More