Some of you may know my personal testimony of becoming a Christ follower. If you haven’t read it, here’s a quick synopsis. I’m a spiritual mutt. Dad was Quaker. Mom’s charismatic. Grandparents were ordained ministers in the Pilgrim Holiness, then Nazarene, and then Wesleyan denominations. Scripture was used as ammunition in their holy wars at dinner, and by the time I was …
Who Is Nebuchadnezzar?
Have you ever known a really big, strong, tough guy with an incredibly soft and tender heart? Maybe you’ve seen the old movies, Kindergarten Cop or The Pacifier. In both movies the plot is basically the same. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vin Diesel play law enforcement officers who go undercover to protect children from bad guys, and we fall in love with these HUMONGOUS tough guys because of their soft hearts. But …
Another Free Download for You!
In the February 4th newsletter I shared the first installment of Of Heroes and Kings, Daniel–My Abba, My Hero, giving you a glimpse into the the early years of Daniel’s life. I hope y’all enjoyed getting to know him through the eyes of his mother, Atarah. (If you missed the opportunity to download it on the 4th, you can access …
The Power of the Prodigal
Children have a strange power over us, don’t they? A newborn hand gripping a new dad’s thumb can drive a hulking man to his knees in tears of thanks. A baby’s giggle can turn tears of grief into a hopeful smile. But a child’s rebellion can affect the whole family. How do I know? Well, we’ll save my personal story for future posts. Suffice it to say, prodigals wield a power to destroy, but when their …
Dare to Stand Out by Rebecca Van Daniker
“Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine he drank.” – Daniel 1:8 If you grew up in the church like me, then you’ve probably heard or read about Daniel many times. He was the man God spared from the lion’s den. However, the more that …