Jesus
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Saturday we went to be with lifelong friends whose daughter was tragically killed hours before. Words in those times fail and so they should. Our presence and our silence are the best comforters in times like these. Stacey wisely commenting on our time with them said, “There will be time for words later.” We understand… Read more
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Today I remember my son Jake. 3/3/92-3/26/14 More importantly I remember the words and works of Jesus. Who alone has the power and authority to speak life into the dead, and into a world full of dead men walking. Our words have power but that power is very limited. Actually the power of our words… Read more
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I enjoy sports like many if not most Americans. I am a fan but also admit I am a fickle one. Win or lose I have neither gained or lost anything. For me it’s simply entertainment. I can take it or leave it. If my team is winning I tend to follow them more, if… Read more
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I am not absolutely sure, but I think the death of a child might be the deepest pain that an individual can experience in life. I am confident however it has been my deepest hurt in life. There are things I would do differently if I had known Jake would die at 22. Tuned into… Read more
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Sitting on a hung jury once I was asked to examine the evidence and come to a verdict. The defendant was acquitted because of reasonable doubt. For some the jury is still out on Jesus. Some are indifferent. Some are hostile. Some doubt. Some call it a myth. And some have not looked closely at… Read more
Wrestling with Jacob 