Getting Back Up
It was a beautiful morning. I was walking my dog, Bowie. The sun was rising, and a hot air balloon floated overhead. All was well in the world—until I jumped…
Don’t Just Stand There
Faith without good works is like barbecuing without meat. You light the grill and get some smoke, but you don’t cook anything. It’s all talk and no action. In Matthew…
The Time Machine
I know I’m dating myself, but I grew up with the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc in Back to the Future. It was when everyone wanted a DeLorean and…
How to Face Troubles
One thing you can count on in life is trouble. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble…” (John 16:33) Trials, troubles, and tribulations are all part of this broken…
A Fantastic Faith
According to recent research, about 81% of people who were asked if they “believe in God” said yes. But what God do they believe in? Where are they putting their…
Hold on to Your Anchor
Growing up, I used to fish for giant sturgeon on the Columbia River Gorge. The current was intense. Deadly. More than one boat is at the bottom of that river…