When you hear that someone has spoken from the heart…what does that mean?  Usually it implies that they spoke openly and honestly and directly about what they were saying...they poured their heart out.  You can hear someone speak from the heart, sing from their heart,...

I am reading through the one year Bible.  I am finishing up 2nd Chronicles.  So I have read the story of David multiple times.  The last time I was reading through rather quickly, thinking I have read this so many times.  Then reading it for the last time something...

It's been a long time since I've been a soda drinker. I've cut it out for two reasons: to save money (especially when eating out) and to save calories. Here in Nicaragua, however, I've started drinking more and more Coke. At most restaurants water is not free, so it's...

2 Timothy 1:6New International Version (NIV) Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Timothy had a charge on his life to fan the flame. He was being...

Ephesians 4:29 (ESV) Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Forgiveness is a very difficult thing to ask for, and often even more difficult to extend....

Earlier this week, I had an opportunity to ride a couple days of Ragbrai, so how could I say no?  I have truly enjoyed riding bikes since before I was 5 years old.  I remember riding around the country as a kid and the first time I rode to a friend’s house 4 miles...