Veggie Tales may have been your childhood Bible teacher if . . . you think David’s sheep had frequent fainting spells, and Joshua’s army was bombed with purple slushies. Believe it or not, I am a huge fan of Veggie Tales, Adventures in Odyssey, and the like. I’ve seen and heard most all the episodes more … More 5 Reasons Children’s Bible Stories are Dangerous
People have always been surprised by me. I do this, but don’t do that. Have never done this, or don’t care to do that. Some people just don’t know how to respond. They laugh, ask questions, roll their eyes, or change the subject. Some are taken aback, genuinely surprised that I don’t join the crowd. … More Supposed to Be Surprised
Four different guys with different pasts, personalities, and pursuits experience the same situations, encounter the same people, hear the same conversations, and see the same stuff. They live to write about it. Their names? Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. My tip of the day: When you’re studying one of the four Gospels, don’t compare them … More Before You Ask the Other Guys
Apparently I’m weird because I’m drawn to stories of suffering. Authentic accounts of men and women of God who endured – these are the books and movies I’ll gladly choose to fill my time. There’s just something about real people experiencing loss, finding no relief, or giving up their lives that makes me want to … More When Hope Fails
How do you use “salt” six times in three consecutive sentences to refer to four or five entirely different concepts? Like this: For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with … More Rabbit Trails That Don’t Make Sense
Journey of the Word 