Life: A Reflection on my 48th Birthday

We have had some very cold days so far this winter, even falling into the negative numbers. I love the variety of seasons, but when the winter gets really cold, it sure makes a person long for the warmth of spring! And, of course, spring brings new life to the world. Winter into summer. Night … Continue reading Life: A Reflection on my 48th Birthday

Made for Real Friendship

🎧 Listen to the article: Artificial intelligence has been in the headlines for a number of years now. Does humanity truly need to fear being annihilated by our own technological discoveries and creation? Jennifer and I with Matt and Rebekah Amos, some dear friends. I can tell you what you probably already know, first, I … Continue reading Made for Real Friendship

Daddy Knows

🎧 Listen to the article: “Why Daddy?” It’s a familiar question for any man who has the privilege of being called “Dad.” And it’s not an easy one. It’s especially hard when you live in what many have been labeling as “clown world”. I’m sure you would agree that crazy things are going on in … Continue reading Daddy Knows

Dealing With Pain

It was really quite ferocious. Last week I experienced some pretty serious pain. When it began I had no idea what it was. All I knew was that the pain in the left side of my back, coming around to my stomach was intense. I was having our “morning meeting” with my family when it … Continue reading Dealing With Pain

Parable of the Seed

Once there was a little seed. It was a beautiful seed, black and shiny, and it thought of itself very highly. It wanted to be set in a prominent place where it could be admired by all who passed by. It took great care for its image and comfort at all times, and despised the … Continue reading Parable of the Seed

I Am Pro-Life, But

by Steve & Jennifer Hall I am pro-life. For the Christian, this is a fundamental statement. We are fighting for a kingdom which is first and foremost a kingdom of life. We are fighting against a kingdom which is first and foremost a kingdom of death. Life is good; it is from God. Death is … Continue reading I Am Pro-Life, But

This is Not Confusing (or, Which Party I Could Not Vote For)

I am personally excited. At the same time I am concerned. I am excited about the possibility of seeing the atrocious law of Roe v. Wade overturned in our land. This legalized killing of children has been a fist shaken in the face of God for far too long. We are closer than we have … Continue reading This is Not Confusing (or, Which Party I Could Not Vote For)