On October 2nd, a unique anniversary was remembered. Four years before, a vast crowd gathered in Las Vegas to enjoy the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival, all the while unaware that a man was preparing to end their lives
Little Fires Everywhere
Last year – 2020 – is surely a bit of a blur for many. It was extremely eventful for us with many curveballs, hiccups, and also blessings as we welcomed our daughter into the world. In the midst of it
The Art and Idolatry of Abusing Goats
Though most don’t recognize the name, there are some who hear “Steve Bartman” and are flooded with rage. During a playoff game in 2003, this Chicago Cubs fan interfered with game-play in a way that may or may not have
“You Put What in My Chocolate!?”
Hershey’s has been around for a very long time and it has become very popular in the United States. However, to many in other cultures, it has no appeal. Why would that be? What if you were told that it
Bigfoot is Real
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