Tag Archives: God
Similarities Between King David and President Obama
I see numerous similarities between King David and President Obama. No, not the parts detailing David’s giant killing nor being a “man after God’s own heart,” but the concerted efforts to cover-up evil deeds. The story’s familiar. David spied a beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Political Views
Tagged Benghazi, Bible, Christians, Conservatism, God, Jesus, King David, Liberalism, President Obama, repentance, Rush Limbaugh
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Where to Turn When Life Turns Upside Down
On April 11th, 2011, my family’s life turned upside down. It started out as a typical Monday. On Monday’s, my day off from the church office, I stay home with the kids and give my wife the freedom to run … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Faith, Fear, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make A Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Cancer, Children, Christians, Faith, family, Give Kids the World, God, Jesus, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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Bell Ringing Day
On April 1st, my ten year-old son rings a bell. This bell isn’t gonging in a church steeple, but jangling in an oncology clinic, signifying the end of a two year journey. Doctors identified a cancerous mass in my son’s chest … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make A Wish, Pediatric Oncology
Tagged Cancer, Children, God, grace, Jesus, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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The Saddest Trumpet
I lost one of my best friends a few weeks ago. Although he battled the ravages of Parkinson’s Disease for over a decade, no one expected his passing at this stage. When I received the news, I slumped into my … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Heaven
Tagged Bugle, Christians, God, Heaven, Jesus, Military Rites, Taps, Veteran
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Crying for Help
Our church offers the ministry of “Upward Basketball.” I’ve coached in this league for nine years, and for the past five seasons, I’ve been blessed to be able to coach my sons. As they get older, I instruct in greater … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Fear, Jesus
Tagged Bible, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Storms
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Prophecies Concerning the Birth of Christ
Sometimes when the topic of the Second Coming of Christ arises, people shift uncomfortably, not wanting to think of a future judgment. Others laugh, lumping the Second Coming account in the same genre as fables and fairy tales. However, those … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, End Times, Faith, Jesus
Tagged Bible, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Heaven, Jesus, Rapture, Second Coming
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God is Still On the Throne
America’s reeling from last week’s election. Half of the electorate cheers the President’s re-election and the other half wonders if America can survive another four years of extremist liberal policies. Currently, twenty-two states have initiated petitions to secede from the … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, Day of Infamy, Discipleship, Experiencing God, Faith, God, grace, Henry Blackaby, Jesus, Liberalism
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President Obama Won, Now What?
Yesterday, I wrote a semi-controversial post identifying God as the reason President Obama retained his position as Commander in Chief. Some responded with language inappropriate to repeat, blaming “brainless followers” of Obama as the impetus of his re-election. Let me … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, End Times, Faith, Jesus, Political Views, Rapture
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, God, Jesus, Liberalism, President Obama, Second Term, Spiritual Warfare
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Setting Boundaries
Boundaries exist everywhere. Our kids love to ride their bikes up and down the street, the neighbor’s mailbox two doors down, the boundary line. A few yards farther, and they might pedal into traffic. Our children understand the importance of boundaries. … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Political Views, Prayer, Pro-Life
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, Constitution, God, Liberalism
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