When I was in 7th grade, I was a bit overweight so when it came to playing football, they put me on the offensive line.  Actually, I was a left guard. I really didn’t think I belonged there.  I hated blocking and playing “bit parts”... read more

You may not know this, but my worst fear is a movie.    I get to heaven and God sits me on a couch. He gives me a Coke and some popcorn and says “Watch this”. The movie I watch lasts for four hours, but it seems like it only lasts 15 minutes. There’s... read more

Each night when I put my kids to bed, we read a book, talk about their day and pray for their sleep and their futures.   Sometimes after the prayer, they want me to scratch their back.    On special occasions, they ask for “Sleep Tonight”.    “Sleep... read more

Have you ever done something that you were sure would break your neck?   Today, I took my son, Noah, to the Grand Prairie Skatepark to practice what he had learned this week in skate camp.   I had taken him earlier in the week to show me what he... read more

I have a horrible story to tell you. Its about me and I am ashamed. It was the first semester of my first year of law school at Baylor University.  I was 21 years old and one of the youngest students in my class.  Law schools are known for being rough... read more

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 (NLT) *** *** *** *** God says, “I’ve got this great life planned for you and surely goodness and mercy will... read more

There’s not many indoor playgrounds in the greater Sandpoint metropolitan area (population 7,000). So, last week we loaded up our horse and buggy and made the 90 minute trek to the Spokane Valley Mall so our son, Judah (19 months) could play on... read more

Mark 9:14-29 tells the story of a boy with an evil spirit. His father brings him before Jesus, hoping that there may be deliverance from this awful affliction which has been torturing his son so long. Jesus tells the man, “Everything is possible... read more