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Paying the Temple Tax

Given that Beth and I both grew up in the church, and we have been raised in the Bible belt, it is rare for us to come across a passage of Scripture that neither of us can ever recall coming across. This is especially true of the New Testament. However, just such a case happened [...]

A Word

A single word can hold great meaning.
I went to Dollywood a couple weeks ago with my parents and niece and nephew. We started the day off with going to chapel since it was Sunday. During part of the sermon the pastor asked for prayer requests and my nephew Aaron asked for one but couldn’t be [...]

The 2007 YAM Mexico Mission Team

This morning Beth and I dropped by the airport to give a send-off to our 2007 YAM Mexico Mission Team. Best wishes to each of you. You will be in our prayers.

BE STILL

This past weekend I held a camping trip for my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. It was a fun weekend of fellowship involving 4-wheeling, skeet-shooting, fishing, cookout, and a bonfire. We had a great time with all the activities.
We had a devotional time with worship. My thanks to Ryan and Kerry in leading us [...]

Wings of Fire

It all starts with a thought
then moves to a craving
but for what
steak or salmon or a salad
[...]

Absolutely Phenomenal

Watch as Paul Potts, an unassuming mobile phone salesman, sings Nessun Dorma made famous by Luciano Pavarotti. Members of the audience break out in spontaneous applause, Simon Cowell’s jaw drops, and tears came to my eyes.