Without question, we are living in some of the most turbulent times perhaps any of us have ever seen.  There has been a great shaking taking place all across the world, and as Christians, we too are experiencing that shaking. However, this shaking is bringing about a great awakening within the Body of Christ.  In my lifetime, I’ve never seen a greater need than now for the gospel to advance powerfully forward through surrendered sons and...

I grew up on games! Some of my favorite times were around activities that involved competition, teamwork, the struggle, the pep talk, and winning. Maybe you remember games like Super Mario Bros. which first appeared on the blocky First Edition Gameboy that had a green screen where you play as a plumber who happens to have these extraordinary superpowers and your mission was to save Princess Peach from the clutches of Bowser who has captured her...

Covid19. Coronavirus. Quarantine. Stay at home orders. Safer at home orders. Masks. Blah, Blah, Blah. If you are like me, perhaps you are getting sick and tired of these words and more importantly getting sick of the overall situation we find ourselves in. These words and the situation they have put us in these past few months can attack our joy. I have not found much joy in just being home every day and not going anywhere. Tricia and I were...

Years ago, someone gave me one of the most memorable gifts I have ever received. It was a small brass box filled with brightly colored loose papers. The very top one said, “l love you today because....” The papers beneath were empty. I received the gift at a time when there was a lot of pain in our home. It was given at a time when my family was simply not in unity. With the box, we were given instructions on how to use it. Each day, we were to...