I have a feeling that you know the Patterson-Gimlin film. Though you may not know it by that name, you have very likely come across a still-shot of the large, hairy, bipedal beast known as Bigfoot, or Sasquatch. This story
What is God’s Answer to Afghanistan?
This past week, I spent time in 1 Samuel. In the midst of the all that is happening in the news, I read about the internal struggle that God’s people felt when leadership was found wanting. In 1 Samuel 8:1,
Children Wielding Samurai Swords: God’s Answer to Prayers
There was an arrest earlier this year in the Dayton, Ohio area that grabbed my attention. A father told a local radio station that his four children (ages 11 to 15) were celebrating the oldest child’s birthday at home while
Toy Story & Its Missing Character
It’s amazing to me that Toy Story, the animated Pixar movie, was released in 1995. I was seven years old and I remember driving to the movie theatre with my mom and her best friend. It was such a unique
A Recent Apology That Touched Me Deeply
Have you heard of the battle of Los Angeles – 1942? It all began on the night of February 24th while the world was in the midst of its second “World War” when something truly strange occurred. Following the attacks
When Dalton Ghetti Reminded Me of God
Have you heard of Dalton Ghetti? No? I’m not surprised. He’s just a simple man from Sao Paulo, Brazil (now living in Bridgeport, CT). He works as a carpenter (no kidding?) and has become known internationally for his hobby of
Cupcakes, Foster Children, and God
Once when I was around 4 years old, I was disciplined, but I promise it was the cupcake’s fault. Or my brother’s. Just know that it wasn’t my fault – I can assure you of that. I have a vivid
The Holy Spirit Works Like A Migraine
I recently had a migraine-like headache. If you can’t quite place what a migraine feels like, then you’ve likely never had one. It’s memorable in the worst ways. Though they vary in intensity, they typically have similar sensations. Those sensations
Refusing to be Tofu
It’s unfortunate that I have personally come to know tofu more closely recently than I ever have, or ever wanted to. Such is life. There are great benefits to introducing this food to your palate, if not because of its
Our Enemies vs. Our Ministries
What does it look like to actively follow Jesus Christ? How do we “get the Christian life right”? Though Christians are saved only by the blood of Christ, Jesus had a strong opinion on how His followers could best display