The Church as a Slingshot

One of my favorite New Testament studies is considering the many “pictures” used to describe the church. The church is a flock, a building, a body, a family, an army, a bride, a cultivated field, etc. The pictures vary greatly, each providing a different perspective and emphasizing different truths. Well, another picture—which, though it isn’t [...]

Grandpa’s Glorious Day

My 94-year-old grandfather is one of the godliest men I know. He has walked with the Lord for most of a century, has raised 7 godly children, and has seen his faith passed on to 3rd and 4th generations. What a heritage! He has also endured the passing of two wives (one very young) and [...]

3 Years Later…

…and we’re still smiling, anyway. And Mommy looks like a million bucks!!
May 2004

December 2007

Our good friend Craig Krivoy recently had us in for a photo shoot in his basement. He used a new-fangled technique which amounted to getting us to act normal: snuggling, smooching, tickling, etc. The result? A lot of fun and some [...]

Dan’s Reply to “My Brother, My Hero”

Dan intended to post this as a comment in response to this post, but it is so challenging that I chose to highlight it by making it its own post.

Thanks, Chris. Your article was very encouraging.
When we were teens at The WILDS of the Rockies, I committed my life to serving God in [...]

My Brother, My Hero

My brother Dan (pictured with the trophy bull which he bagged this year in Colorado) heads back to Brazil soon following his furlough, and I’m as proud of him as a brother could be. Why?
Dan’s ministry has been uniquely blessed of God. He is returning for his third term (or, as it sometimes seems, “tour [...]

I Am Full!

This is a full week—even fuller in these parts than in most places. This week has been chock-full of undeserved blessings for me, and I’ve taken a few minutes to rehearse them for my own benefit and the benefit of a few friends who may eavesdrop as I talk to myself.
1. We enjoyed a wonderful [...]

Uncle Michael: A Testimony of Unconditional Praise

A framed decorative place mat from BJU’s Thanksgiving Dinner in 1993 hangs on my wall. The theme of that year’s dinner is announced across the top of the picture: “Unconditional Praise.” Beneath the words is a farm scene, including myriads of animals, a beautiful home, and a full barn. However, the idyllic scene is faded [...]

Jumping in the Leaves…with a Twist

I haven’t made a really substantial post for quite some time. Sorry. However, I couldn’t resist taking a break from studying to click a few pics of my girls in our backyard. Memories!

 

A few similar pics are available here.
God has been exceedingly good to me!

Thy Hymn Page

The Lord has graciously used the hymns I’ve posted at MTC to draw the attention of believers to Himself. In light of the positive response they’ve received, I’d like to make them a little easier to find. For that reason, I’ve added a new tab at the top of my blog labeled “Hymns I’ve Written.” [...]

Hymn Stories: Praise the Lord!

This has been a trying week. In addition to losing a dear friend to a brain tumor in a matter of 4 days, the schedule and emotional expenditure of ministering to her dear family has been exhausting, bringing me home at 6am and 3am on consecutive evenings. It’s been a delight—sincerely, I love what God [...]