As the resurrection remembrance day approaches, I’m reminded that I serve a living God. Not a God who died 2,000 years ago, but a God that defeated death and sin all those years ago. He didn’t have to, but His love for you and me held Him there. He suffered for us that we may be [...]
Resurrection
Mar 27
Homeless Mark
Jan 3
I work in a large city, and if you’ve ever been to a large city you know that there are many less fortunate people than us in those cities. I’m not a man who carries much cash, usually none at all. I rely on my debit card for all my purchases. If I need cash [...]
SEAL of God
Nov 28
I haven’t posted in quite awhile, and I apologize. Life has been really busy the last few months, and in my spare time I’ve been playing with my daughter and sleeping. I’m making it a point to post at least once per week from now on, so hopefully I can make good on that commitment. [...]
A Friend In Need…
Jun 13
Yesterday after work, I came home with a horrible migraine. As soon as I walked into the house, I crashed on the couch and tried to sleep off the pain. To no avail, sleep would not come, so I made my way upstairs to my bedroom where I decided to lay on the bed and [...]
Water Heater
Apr 24
The following is a post from friend and pastor Eric “MadPastor” Keller. He is the pastor of Bethany Church in Illinois. You can check out his website here and you can follow him on Twitter @themadpastor. I follow Eric’s writings and enjoy learning from such a strong Christian brother. I highly recommend you check him [...]
Anger
Mar 31
If you are married I’m willing to bet that there have been times when you’ve felt anger towards your husband or wife. Tell the truth, this is a Christian blog. There have been times in my marriage when I was so mad at my wife that I couldn’t see, think, or talk straight. She knows [...]
I Am With You
Mar 29
This may seem amusing, but I’m sure some of the men reading this can relate…at least I hope you can. One night several months ago my wife and I were watching tv. Actually I was watching tv and she was sleeping. I was sitting in my favorite recliner and all of the sudden I hear [...]
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