My Blog
Being #1
In high school, I won the state competition for voice in the Talents for Christ contest sponsored by our association of churches. The win qualified me to compete at the national level for a scholarship. Although I lost, I was confident I would easily win the state...
Arnie the Black Sheep
“Love your enemies” and “turn the other cheek.” Jesus’ commands are tall orders to fill — especially when your enemy seems to be a fellow Christian. Try to walk Jesus’ talk, and most likely you will feel the sting on both sides of your face— even in a Christian...
Arnie the Black Sheep
“Love your enemies” and “turn the other cheek.” Jesus’ commands are tall orders to fill — especially when your enemy seems to be a fellow Christian. Try to walk Jesus’ talk, and most likely you will feel the sting on both sides of your face— even in a Christian...
A Father Lost, A Father Gained
I didn’t know the Heavenly Father I had until I lost my earthly father to cancer in 1984. Yes, I knew about God and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior at age six, with my delighted father kneeling next to me. I sang about God in church and memorized verses about Him...
Hits and Misses
I’m proud, stubborn, envious, cynical, and prone to anger—even if I don’t show it. Sometimes I wonder how God could ever make any use of me. Believe it or not, I draw encouragement from Jacob (Genesis 25-50)—the J.R. Ewing of the Old Testament. His life was more...
Hits and Misses
I’m proud, stubborn, envious, cynical, and prone to anger—even if I don’t show it. Sometimes I wonder how God could ever make any use of me. Believe it or not, I draw encouragement from Jacob (Genesis 25-50)—the J.R. Ewing of the Old Testament. His life was...
