Friday evening I spent a little time working with Archie, our 2-year-old stud colt. I was asking Archie to yield to tail pressure. If I tugged his tail to the left, I wanted him to step his hindquarters left. If … Continue reading
Last week I spent some time helping our 2-year-old stud colt, Archie, learn to back off a trailer. I taught Archie to trailer load when he was about six months old, so we could trailer him to vet and farrier … Continue reading
“The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later.” (Matthew 9:31) This week, Christians around the world are celebrating … Continue reading
Prince Rilian of Narnia was a man with two destinies. Two opposing prophecies had been spoken over Rilian…two opposing powers had predestined plans for his life. In some ways the two destinies may seem similar…but they were actually polar opposites. … Continue reading
In rereading C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, I’ve been fascinated by Lewis’ portrayal of how Aslan’s will is worked out in Narnia. In the Narnian creation portrayed in The Magician’s Nephew, Aslan literally sings creation into being. Aslan’s will … Continue reading
“You have a traitor there, Aslan,” said the Witch. “Well,” said Aslan, “His offense was not against you.” “Have you forgotten the Deep Magic?” asked the Witch? “Let us say I have forgotten it,” answered Aslan gravely. “Tell us of … Continue reading
[Reposted from November 2014 with minor edits] Does God change? Your first instinct is probably similar to mine…”Of course not! God is God…He is perfect and unchanging…the first and the last…the beginning and the end…the great I Am…Who is, Who … Continue reading
One July morning in 1994, I found myself sitting in my pastor’s living room. He had graciously responded to my desperate phone call with an invitation to come over and talk. My wife had left me, and I had no … Continue reading
My wife and I have been hearing about the movie War Room for months and finally made time to watch it together, this past weekend. There were things I liked about the movie, as well as areas of concern. My … Continue reading
I don’t usually make a big deal about New Year’s resolutions, and I’ve never participated in the Word of the Year blogging trend. New Year’s Day seems like a good time to start a goal with a twelve month cycle, … Continue reading