As many of you who regularly attend the 8:30 and 11:00 AM worship services have noted, one of my unofficial roles during worship is “acolyte wrangler.” With my seat positioned directly beside the acol...  Read More

I was in Indiana from Wednesday through Saturday last week, celebrating the life of my mom’s third oldest brother, Herb Summers. Herb was an interesting character, to say the least! My memories of him...  Read More

In the beginning of Chapter 10 of The Story, we find a young Samuel serving in the temple under the guidance of Eli, the high priest. One night, Samuel hears a voice calling his name. At first, Samuel...  Read More

Some of the best movie lines make us laugh, some make us think, or some give us a lump in the throat. But among the countless lines that have been captured on film, a few have actually changed the way...  Read More

“The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord.” Did you notice that phrase throughout this chapter? Throughout the Book of Judges, as covered in Chapter 8 of The Story “A Few Good Men…and Women,” w...  Read More

What’s your favorite Bible verse? For some it’s Psalm 23. Others John 3:16. Philippians 4:13 is a good one as well. Mine is Galatians 6:2. For Katie, a church member at a previous appointment, it was ...  Read More

Sometimes it feels like no matter how much faith we have, no matter how many promises we’ve heard, and no matter how many signs God has provided, we have moments where it is difficult trusting in God....  Read More

Was anyone struck with how much Moses did similar things that Jesus did…or Jesus did similar things that Moses did? In The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown, authors Andreas Köstenberger, L. Scott Kell...  Read More

I will take you as my people, and I will be your God. You shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has freed you from the burdens of the Egyptians.  — Exodus 6:7 Every time I read Exodus 6 (which i...  Read More

I don’t like the older brothers being the foils of the Joseph story. And before you ask: no, it’s not becauseI’m the oldest of three brothers…! Of course I’m not jealous when I look at my two younger ...  Read More

Anyone a wrestling fan? No, I’m not talking about the cauliflower ear/singlet-wearing Olympic wrestling, but of Hulk Hogan/Smelling what The Rock is Cookin’ wrestling! If you’re familiar with WWE, yo...  Read More

Chapter 1 - Creation POP QUIZ (And before you ask: yes, this will count toward your final grade.) Which do you like better: Chocolate? Peanut butter?Reese's Peanut Butter Cup?...  Read More