We welcomed a new life into our family this week. I’ve been blessed to become a grandfather for the third time. Reflecting on the calendar, I realized it was exactly one hundred years ago that her great grandmother and namesake was born, the last of ten children! Sadly our littlest one will never meet her…
Read moreTimes I got it…
We’re invited to believe in, and to do the work commanded by Christ. By doing so, we’ll enjoy reunion with the Creator and live with Him forever and ever. This is what I share as my understanding of the good news in Sunday school, Bible studies, and the all too rare conversations that stray from…
Read moreEvangelizing ChatGPT
I often turn to ChatGPT to help with my topical research. My Bible study group is currently reading and studying The Gospel of Luke. We’re at chapter two reading what many call the Christmas Story. It got me thinking how momentous this event was to the world. The Jewish people had not had major prophesy…
Read moreHeaven; Even Steven?
I occasionally try to picture what Heaven is like. I read a book a dozen years ago by Randy Alcorn simply titled “Heaven.” Shortly after reading it I created my own PowerPoint (I see Randy has posted his here) and presented the subject to a group of high school students while away on a mission…
Read moreDestination: Known
So I’m Predestined? Now what? (Note: This is a follow-up essay to one where I try to solve a 500 year old debate. Read the original here.) Predestination is a biblical term. The idea that Paul, the world’s greatest evangelist and eye witness to the resurrected Jesus, shares in his magnum opus, Romans, is powerful….
Read moreChristmas Clutter
Here are some of my favorite misconceptions about Christmas. Do you have some? Share them in the comments below! People wanting to return to the good old days of Christmas before consumerism / commercialism might not want to travel too far back in time. Celebrating Christmas was banned in Boston from 1659-1681. Celebrations of Christmas…
Read moreDrives me Nuts
My Grandfather had several. As did my Dad, uncles, and just about every man I knew. As a kid I noticed a pattern that the older guy’s collections seemed more refined. Those with more idle time on their hands had sorted theirs and even labeled them for easier recall. I’m of course referring to the…
Read moreDo you know what you’re Celebrating?
Halloween is a time of fright, When ghosts and goblins come to light. It’s a day to dress up and pretend, And have some fun with family and friends. My earliest memories of Halloween were pulling bits of clothes from a musty box. There was a hat that resembled hair, a blanket, plastic Frankenstein mask…
Read moreTools of the Trade
My dad famously said (famous to me anyway) that he could “do any job with the right tools”. He was a self-taught man capable of a thousand abilities, an inspiration to behold. When shipping toys and gifts he often handmade for his grand kids, he even custom cut his own packaging to ensure a perfect…
Read moreDoctrines divide? Yes, and that’s a good thing!
To some degree, I am likely beating my head against the wall trying to reach a firm and final conclusion when theologians (real ones, not us “everyday living” theologians) have debated Biblical interpretation and resultant doctrines for over four centuries. So donning the helmet of ignorance, I’ve attempted to assemble the disparate positions and the…
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