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Have you ever thought about how the gospel must sound to someone hearing it for the very first time? I think that, as Christians, we often fail to realize just how drastically different our world view is from others. Just … Continue reading
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If I hear another sermon or newsletter quoting divorce statistics and repercussions of divorce, I may just puke! This has been a growing pet peeve for some time, and in the last two weeks I have heard one sermon, received … Continue reading
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A Poem of Encouragement, by Joseph Pote Battle scarred and bone weary, The vet’ran warrior stands alone, Upon a barren hillock, Waiting for the dawn. Tattered cloak pulled close about him, Face set in grim determination, A single tear coursed … Continue reading
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We’ve all heard the classic test to determine whether an individual is more of an optimist or a pessimist. Fill a glass half up with water and ask them to describe what they see. If they say the glass is … Continue reading
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Sammy is an absolutely beautiful rooster! The striking colors in his orange head with bright red comb is exceeded only by the lush green of his long tail feathers. Sammy looks like a perfect living picture of a rooster stepping … Continue reading
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Most of us are familiar with the Bible story of Hannah, mother of Samuel, and how, though barren and childless, she prayed and believed God would give her a son. Hannah is often held up as an example of a … Continue reading
At the risk of people thinking this blog is becoming a Jamie Wright fan-club site, I’m doing a second-post-in-a-row related to Jamie the Very Worst Missionary. This week, Jamie has initiated discussion on her blog regarding benefits versus unintended consequences of short-term … Continue reading
I stumbled across “The Very Worst Missionary” on Twitter and the name caught my eye. Curious, I checked out a few tweats, and wasn’t sure what to make of her. I went to her website, and was hooked. I’ve now … Continue reading
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Jay-Jay was born and raised in a mobile compound, out in the desert, by a polygamist group of separatist extremists. His father, the compound director, preached a separatist position toward all their neighbors in nearby towns, and frequently moved the … Continue reading
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I can still hear my Mama’s voice, calling to me from across the house, “Joey, shut that door! Were you born in a barn?” Growing up in the South, all of us kids heard that question every time we left … Continue reading