There is a scene in the movie, Amazing Grace, where the main character, William Wilberforce, contemplates leaving his work in Parliament as a political activist to pursue full-time ministry. In a meet...  Read More

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, i...  Read More

Captain Picard always seemed to be a man who confidently knew what he wanted. He approached life in the same way he ordered tea on the U.S.S. Enterprise, straightforward and to the point.In real life,...  Read More

The easiest way to miss life’s lessons is to turn around or quit when things become difficult. It was common when I was growing up for parents to teach their kids to never quit. In our house, quitting...  Read More

An entire series of comic books used the premise of the question “What if?” to explore alternate versions of familiar Marvel stories. It was a cool concept and a unique way of thinking because it expa...  Read More

“They’re digging in the wrong place!”-Indiana Jones and Sallah _____________________________ Is it just me or does it seem like no one wants to admit they need help? And guys, I’m really pointing the ...  Read More

As you know, before moving to Montana, I spent a few years working in the IT world as a network and systems administrator for the school district back in Arkansas. That big fancy title meant that I sp...  Read More

To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks tha...  Read More

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and hi...  Read More

We desperately need God to intervene on our behalf. We so easily slip into routines that slowly, incrementally move us away from our closeness to God, and worse, we don’t even notice. As I write this ...  Read More

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise, the cup after they had ...  Read More

These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.-Matthew 15:8-9 (NLT) ___________________________ ...  Read More