I recently read that there about a tendency among Christians to treat God like a genie in a bottle. We turn to Him in prayer when we have a need, and expect an almost instantaneous response. I've often referred to this as the McDonald's drive-through mentality. We...

Matthew 27:32 New International Version (NIV) The Crucifixion of Jesus 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. You ever have one of those moments in which you ask, "What did I do?" Being in the wrong...

Vital Men Motorcycle Trip June 4, 5, and 6. Northwest Iowa and the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway. Great Ride, Great Friends, Great Food, and God's Word.

Hebrews 10:35,36 (NKJV) Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Paul tells us in Hebrews 10:35, "do not cast away your confidence"....

Most of us like to get a ‘good deal’ when we buy things.  Stores know this and have sales, offer rebates, and generally try to make is sound like you are saving money in some way, whether you are or not.  None of us want to find out we were price gouged and paid too...

Not too long ago, a bat invaded our house.  My grandma woke up to it flying in her room.  I went in the room and could not find it.  Part of me thought she didn't have her glasses on and she was disoriented.  Later that morning it shows up again.  My 10 year old son...

Michael Jordan had seemingly accomplished everything he could on the basketball court. He had won three NBA titles (in a row no less), two Olympic gold medals, made countless all-star teams, and become perhaps the most recognizable athlete in the world. Not only had...