It started a few years ago. Every time I put our daughter to bed I whispered several loving truths to her including, “I’m so happy you’re my little girl.” One night she asked me why I tell her that every night. I told her I didn’t want her to forget. When she quickly responded, quiteContinue reading “The Whisper”
Author Archives: Mike
The War Within
In the second half of Romans 7, Paul expounds on the internal struggle of those who are in Christ. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing…I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mindContinue reading “The War Within”
The Silence of God
August 11, 2015 was one of the most difficult days of my life. Our son Jackson had open-heart surgery to repair two holes between the chambers of his heart and a faulty valve. We knew about his condition since he was a month old, but knowing surgery was a possibility down the line couldn’t prepareContinue reading “The Silence of God”
Proving His Wonders
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love. There are many truths about God that are difficult to grasp. Abigail Adams refused to believe the Trinity saying, “No mathematicianContinue reading “Proving His Wonders”
The Great Curse Breaker
No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found. The Bloody Sock. That’s all you have to say to a Red Sox fan and theyContinue reading “The Great Curse Breaker”
Repeat the Sounding Joy
For many years I was not excited about worship. I enjoyed singing songs in church, and there were times I was moved by songs during worship. Yet, for me worship tended to be more about the songs than about whom the songs were about. All my thoughts about worship seemed to revolve around the melodyContinue reading “Repeat the Sounding Joy”
Part 1: Let Earth Receive Her King!
**This is the first post in the Joy to the World series with each post highlighting a verse of the well-known Christmas carol. You can read the intro to the series here.** Eric Mataxes wrote a book called 7 Men, which highlights 7 extraordinary men. One of the chapters was on George Washington. ThereContinue reading “Part 1: Let Earth Receive Her King!”
Joy to the World: Blog Series Introduction
Christmas is a time that celebrates Christ’s birth. However, with the shopping, parties, finals, decorating and busyness, Christ can unimaginably be so far from our thoughts. A holiday named after Christ is celebrated by millions who scarcely have room in their thoughts and hearts for him. This is why tomorrow I am beginning a blogContinue reading “Joy to the World: Blog Series Introduction”
The Gift to End All Gifts
What could put us in the Christmas spirit more than Indiana Jones? In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade they are searching for the Holy Grail. This infamous cup is said to have powers to give immortality to whoever drinks it. As you can imagine many people were in pursuit of this cup that wouldContinue reading “The Gift to End All Gifts”
Your Struggles Aren’t Your Identity
***This is a guest post by an anonymous author who is a devout follower of Jesus and has struggled with same-sex attraction his whole life. He’s also a close friend and a hero of mine.*** I’ve been walking with Christ for the last 8 years but can honestly admit same sex attraction is something IContinue reading “Your Struggles Aren’t Your Identity”
