Cross Scott, a shop technician for an auto-care business, was test-driving a customer’s car when he came across a white sedan rolling down the road’s shoulder with their hazard lights blinking. After placing a rock under the front wheel, he
When I Found God in the Wilderness (Destigmatizing Mental Health: Part Two)
Recently, we took the kids to a conservatory near downtown to get out of the house and stay out of the cold. My wife was in her happy place because of her love of plants and all things gardening. My
Destigmatizing Mental Health: Part One
If you’ve ever heard of Mount Elbert, you know that it is the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains at 14,440 feet. Recently, the Lake County Search and Rescue of Colorado were made aware of an overdue hiker near that
The Holy Spirit is like a Hobbit
I can be an acquaintance with anyone, but to be a true friend of mine, you must love the Lord of the Rings. I’m only joking, but I do appreciate anyone who sees the biblical truth that shines beneath the
What We Have In Common With Terrorists
Have you ever asked where our value comes from? While we recognize the value of a beautiful unborn child in their mother’s womb, it’s fairly easy to feel degrading resentment rise up in our hearts when someone disagrees with us
The Greatest Emotion Felt in Heaven?
Three weeks ago, the young adults began discussions on heaven. While we’re unable to know many of the details that we have questions about, there is still a large amount of information that God provides us to wet our appetite
Frankenstein’s Failure
As we head into this Christmas season, I found myself drawn to the story of Frankenstein, and I assure you that I have not gotten my holidays mixed up! Everyone has heard of Frankenstein and his Monster. Fewer are aware
The Advent: A Message That Cannot Be Silenced
Isn’t it the case that often times, when we try and silence a message, it actually amplifies it? Retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter was asked to speak during a Memorial Day ceremony in Hudson, Ohio this year and he
God’s Truth Behind Home Depot’s Skeletons
Not far from our home in a neighborhood adjacent to ours, there is a man who really loves to decorate for Halloween. It was there that I learned about Home Depot’s giant skeleton. I didn’t have a clue, but apparently
Spiritual Lessons from My Son
I love my son, Collin, with all my heart. He can be a challenge (not unlike any other child out there), but especially because many of his weaknesses in childhood are weaknesses that I have clung to well into adulthood