Some of the narratives surrounding Coronavirus are absurd. COVID-19 is a real threat, and many of the measures we are taking to slow the spread are necessary, but that does not rule out the fact that many arguments people are using to keep people in place are illogical. The tweet below, featuring a video by … Continue reading An Absurd Coronavirus Narrative
Dear Sir, Last Friday I received a note from Mr. Venn, which acquaints me with the loss of your wife, who, I find, expired suddenly after a long illness. When your rib is gone, you must lean firmer on your staff. (Psalm 23:4) What a bubble is human honor, and what a toy is human … Continue reading When Your Rib is Gone, Lean More Firmly on Your Staff
I am one of the teachers at our church where we are going through the Gospel Project. Since we are unable to meet for class, I have been uploading these videos so everyone can keep up with the curriculum. If you are interested in following along, you can do so below. The temptation of Jesus … Continue reading The Temptation of Jesus
If someone were to walk by, they would see a man at rest on the Lord’s day. He is sitting quietly, soaking up the sun on a beautiful spring day. The birds are singing, and a pleasant breeze is blowing. His posture is relaxed, and in his lap sits his Bible. In his hands are … Continue reading Our Quiet Times are Rarely as Quiet as they Appear
I was part of a Good Friday in real-time series for our church on Facebook live. My portion was the death of Jesus and his final statement, "It is finished." What was in the cup that Jesus so much dreaded to drink that it caused him to sweat drops of blood. The video is below. … Continue reading It Is Finished: The Death of Jesus
I think I am handing the coronavirus quarantine pretty well. Of course, that could be a matter of opinion. In the video below, I give you a 60 second glimpse into my quarantine escape room. You know, the place you choose to go when you need some time alone. What are you doing to stay … Continue reading Surviving Lockdown
Is Coronavirus God's judgment on us for our wicked ways, is it something he intends for our good, is it a mixture of both, or none of the above? Scripture tells us, "the secret things belong to the Lord our God" (Deuteronomy 29:29). What this verse means is that God does not always tell us why he … Continue reading Seeing God’s Mercy in Coronavirus
When spring rolls in so does he,like a man just off the trainfiddle on his back, whistlin’ down the tracksongs he stole from somebody.He’s weaving bluebird melodieswith sparrow trills and warbler revelries, on my backyard fence with much ado. Like a boy at a coffee shop open micguitar in hand and skinny jeans blue.Just hoping … Continue reading Mockingbird [Poem]
In the 80's, as we know, video killed the radio star, and secular music set the trend that Christian music slowly followed. There were two reasons why Christian music was slow to begin producing quality music videos. First, there were budget issues. Producing an album in the 80's cost tens of thousands of dollars. The … Continue reading CCM Backbeat: Top 10 Christian Music Videos
There is a wide distinction between confessing sin as a culprit, and confessing sin as a child.
The Fight of Faith 