Some years ago (ok, quite a few years ago), my younger brother and I took our driver’s tests on the same day. Through the workings of the system more than because of our driving capabilities, I received my license that…
God as Fire
Every once in a while when we’re out camping, everything works out right and we’ll have a campfire. It doesn’t happen very often because 1) there are usually fire bans, 2) we frequently aren’t in a place where a fire…
We Don’t Serve a Fatalistic God
Recently, I’ve met some people who believe that God knows everything that will happen. They talk about how God knows what we’ll choose, what we’ll do, and how we’ll do it. He also already knows what He is going to…
The Gift of Faith vs. the Gift of Prophesy
When we think about spiritual gifts, we tend to think of them as different and individual: The gift of leadership is different than the gift of teaching, the gift of decerning of spirits is different than the gift of hospitality,…
The Grand Canyon and Experiencing God
I heard a preacher recently who talked about visiting the Grand Canyon. His wife really wanted to visit the park, so they drove several hours out of their way to be able to see it. They arrived at the first…
40 Things My Parents Taught Me
In just a few days, my parents will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary!! They’re as much in love if not more so than when I was young. In fact, they still go hiking together almost every day… a luxury they…
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Newton’s Third Law of Motion is simple: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In other words, when you push against a wall, the wall resists you with an equal and opposite push (that’s why the wall…
Faith is Action
I was reading a book this week that talked about faith. The book said that there are two words for faith in the Bible – Pistis (Greek) and Aman (Hebrew). While they’re related, the two words don’t mean exactly the…
The Heart Behind Truth
Most people in the world today are looking for “truth” – or at least their own version of truth. They want to know what is real and what is fake. They want to see that truth lived out in their…
And the Morning Stars Sang!
Sometimes people wonder why I post songs about the wilderness. Isn’t it enough to just combine Jesus and the wilderness? Why add some music to it, too? The simple answer is that music has a way of getting into our…