What I Have in Common with Jonah

Jack’s Blackberry erupted from the passenger seat of his Honda Accord. He shifted from third to fourth as he merged with traffic on I-40, then grabbed the phone. When he saw the name on the screen, he punched the gas to the floor and growled along with his engine....

Grief Surprised Me

“Daddy, are you going to eat lunch with me at school tomorrow?” Meileah asked this question with big, round eyes as I tucked her into bed last night.”What? Is it a special day?” I replied buying myself some time because a Twix wasn’t...

The Power of Fasting

Before Jesus took his ministry public, he spent 40 days without food and drink. This elongated fast was a time of spiritual preparation for his three years of ministry, healing, teaching, and ultimately his sacrificial death on the cross. Since Old Testament times,...

How Will You Celebrate Memorial Day?

This weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, the last Monday in May honors those men and women who died while serving in the military.Some years, I have let this holiday pass without even a private observance. I don’t want to do...

The 12 Movies of Christmas: #11 "Jack Frost"

3.5 Lions out of 5I recommend this film for ages 8 and up (4 and up if watching with a parent)I believe both genders will enjoy this filmMichael Keaton plays a blues bandleader who loses his life on an icy road on his way home after a gig at Christmas. The following...