How to keep your children from saying, “I don’t believe those Bible stories anymore.”

https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here How would you handle a child, grandchild, or some other young person displaying serious doubts about the Bible? What can practically be done to empower this generation with the real-world truth of God's Word? Just like nurturing a young plant in a greenhouse, bringing up the next generation "in the … Continue reading How to keep your children from saying, “I don’t believe those Bible stories anymore.”

Your Work and Vocation Matter

"The Spirit of God possesses us to restore us for the new creation... Don't labor as if it's all meaningless in the end, and the goal of life is to escape creation. Go into the operating room full of the Spirit and resist the curse. Go into your children's bedroom and become a peace maker. Go … Continue reading Your Work and Vocation Matter

How are my life struggles connected to the truth of the old Bible stories?

Have you been through some real challenges and valleys in your life? It may be that you are going through something extremely difficult right now. There are real problems that real people face every real day. And there are many ministries and churches out there seeking to bring help and relief to those who are … Continue reading How are my life struggles connected to the truth of the old Bible stories?

The Best Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

I have always loved breakfast. It is my favorite meal. One of my favorite things to have for breakfast is homemade sausage gravy and biscuits. Something I am known for around our home (other than the finest of Dad jokes) is occasionally making sausage gravy and biscuits. I have to admit that I have gotten … Continue reading The Best Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Is The 2024 Solar Eclipse a Sign?

We are told that this will be the most-viewed eclipse ever. According to NASA, “a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon's shadow on Earth. This only happens occasionally, because the Moon doesn't orbit in the exact same plane as the Sun and Earth do. Two things … Continue reading Is The 2024 Solar Eclipse a Sign?

Solving Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids

https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here When you think of ancient Egypt, one of the first things that come to mind would probably be the massive pyramids, built during Egypt's great Old Kingdom. Mystery has surrounded these ancient monuments, and rightly so! Many questions have been raised, such as, how were the pyramids built? Where … Continue reading Solving Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids

Is This World Doomed or Redeemed?

I believe in revival. I believe God takes doomed and dead things and brings them back to life again. I believe this because I am a Christian—a Christ-follower. A photo one of our children took last spring. The essence of believing in Jesus Christ is knowing that He is all that we seek. The Way. … Continue reading Is This World Doomed or Redeemed?

Setting Things Straight

A number of my children have worn braces over the years due to inherited crooked teeth. (An unfortunate trait from my side of the family.) We have been blessed to be able to provide this modern day miracle for our children, at least up to this point. It is amazing the difference braces make, and … Continue reading Setting Things Straight

Victory Over All His Enemies

How do you take over two million men, along with women and children, with tens of millions of livestock, and use them to lure a powerful army into a death trap? God has victory over all His enemies, and He did this very thing in the year 2450 B.C. The story of the Exodus of … Continue reading Victory Over All His Enemies

Seeing Easter with New Eyes / Reliving the Red Sea Crossing

https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here My favorite podcast is usually the one we are presently working on, but this episode is up there in my top five that we have recorded. Easter is a celebration of Christ's triumph over death (in real-world history). Foundational to Easter is the historical event of the Passover and Israel's … Continue reading Seeing Easter with New Eyes / Reliving the Red Sea Crossing