Over the past ten years or so, I have come to really appreciate the unique work produced by a young artist named Andrew Clemens, who grew up in Iowa in the late 1800's and produced some amazing things that have not been matched since.  He became deaf at age 13 and...

Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Jesus loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us there. He said it was for freedom He set us free, not to...

I came to the conclusion some time ago that I will almost certainly meet my demise running or biking. I can't tell you the number of near catostrophic crashes I've experienced, ranging from chasing dogs, swerving cars, tree branches, mud, people making out in tunnels...

Judges 6:12New International Version (NIV) 12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you,mighty warrior.” The Angel of the Lord visited Gideon calling him a 'Mighty Man of Valor'. On July 4, 1776, Fifty-Six Men of Valor signed our...

Psalms 33:12 (NKJV) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. As we approach the celebration of our nation's independence from the tyrannical rule of Great Britain, I feel compelled to speak on what it meant, and...

I had a discussion a couple weeks ago with a friend and we talked about what made us think some people were good and others were bad.  If someone were to ask if you are a good person, what would you say?  I would guess 90% of people would say ‘yes’, and if asked why,...