“I want a real chaplain who believes in a real God and a real hell…your uncertainty is making things worse…I need someone who will look me in the eye and tell me how to find forgiveness because I am running out of time!!!”
My story -
When I visited my dying grandpa, I was in [...]
One of the puzzling facets of the Christian life as I live it and see it lived is the lack of joy that we have. It seems to me that many Americans are living lives of quiet desperation, under layers of regret, hopelessness, frustration and outright depression. This applies to the unsaved as well as [...]
The cry for fathers
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.
—God via Malachi the Prophet, [...]
I just wanted to make everyone aware of “Purple State of Mind,” a documentary about Christianity, politics, society and all that good stuff I haven’t seen the film but will be attending the Los Angeles screening at the end of April. I apologize that Craig and John’s tour is nearly [...]
I went on vacation to Vancouver, BC in September of 2001 and spent several days consuming large amounts of salmon and books from Regent Seminary’s bookstore. I was also considering Regent as a possible seminary destination and inquired as to whether I would be allowed to sit in on a class, especially [...]
I was meditating and thinking upon God’s sovereign hand at work in saving all whom He has appointed to salvation. He has decreed the salvation of His beloved adopted children and WILL SEE TO IT IMMUTABLY that all His lost sheep are gathered before the day of [...]
John Wooden is recovering from a fall. He suffered injuries to his wrist and collarbone. You can find the story at this link: http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/7858462/UCLA-legend-Wooden-falls,-fractures-wrist,-collarbone
You may not believe what I am about to tell you, but for some odd reason earlier tonight, John Wooden came to mind and I was [...]
Okay, before I get out my angst, I wish to first say that this movie is inspiring and touching. Will Smith gives one of the better performances of his career, although I still think his “Fresh Prince” days were golden. Son, Jaden Smith, comes through nicely in his acting [...]
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Friend's Sites
- "Baseball and Faith" – Steve Cornell
- Alan Burrow (Pastor of The King's Congregation in Meridian, ID) – "Faith Working"
- Ben Howard Photography
- Blazing Hope Youth Family Ranch
- Dr. Sam Storms – "Enjoying God Ministries"
- Joe Lamay – Pastor of Sovereign Grace Fellowship (South Bay, CA) and fellow El Segundo Baseball Alum
- Joel Wilhelm – "A Living Text"
- Jonathan Griffiths (Pastor at Cornerstone Church in Nampa, ID) – "Reflective Musings"
- Michael Mulconery (Elder at Sovereign Grace Fellowship of Nampa, ID) – SGF Sunday School
- My Wife's Blog – "Beloved Stranger"
- P. Andrew Sandlin (Pastor of Church of the King in Santa Cruz, CA)
- Pastor Nick Smith's Blog – "Sylvan Manor"
- Scott Kistler – "Tempora Christiana"
- William Farley (Pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship in Spokane, WA) – "The Raven"

