I’m going to skip the boring parts. Here’s what you need to know: My five-year-old daughter, Eily, got Covid. She and I quarantined together and had no symptoms. Thus began the magic. We’ve hunted for treasure through mysterious trails carved in the autumn leaves. We went on forest adventures in the enchanted wood that touches […]

When I was in high school, there was a prominent Christian music scene in our area. There were so many Christian rock bands that anyone you talked to inevitably played bass, or drums, or electric guitar and was trying to pull together a musical act. At one time, I was in no less than six bands because drummers who could keep a steady rhythm and be on time to practice were in short supply.

When I was in high school, there was a prominent Christian music scene in our area. There were so many Christian rock bands that anyone you talked to inevitably played bass, or drums, or electric guitar and was trying to pull together a musical act.

Part 3 of 15Things Above(2 of 15) A Need For Teams / THINGS ABOVE / 1(4 of 15) Behavior Change / THINGS ABOVE / 3

When I was at Letourneau University, I was asked to host the yearly comedy show on campus. It was attended by a thousand or more college students who were eager to laugh. I had to do a handful of comedy sketches, which was both exhilarating and frightening.

When I was at Letourneau University, I was asked to host the yearly comedy show on campus. It was attended by a thousand or more college students who were eager to laugh. I had to do a handful of comedy sketches, which was both exhilarating and frightening.

When I was at Letourneau University, I was asked to host the yearly comedy show on campus. It was attended by a thousand or more college students who were eager to laugh. I had to do a handful of comedy sketches, which was both exhilarating and frightening.

When I was at Letourneau University, I was asked to host the yearly comedy show on campus. It was attended by a thousand or more college students who were eager to laugh. I had to do a handful of comedy sketches, which was both exhilarating and frightening.

It was the day that I lifted eight large bags of concrete that I noticed something change in my lower abdomen. A lump that had not previously been part of my physiology was now clearly present, and it was causing some measure of pain. Over the following weeks, I saw doctors, who all agreed that I had an inguinal hernia.

An info-graphic based on the “A NEW WORLD COMING” By John Claeys.

Part 2 of 3Famous PreachersSee what a famous preacher has to say about salvation, and why it is wrong. (1 of 3) Famous Preachers: John Piper(3 of 3) Famous Preachers: Francis Chan

Like many of you, we view our entertainment through streaming services like Disney+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and Netflix. No doubt, you’ve seen how hard these platforms are pushing a new promiscuous morality. Even children’s shows and movies have become permeated by homosexual themes. Recently Disney+ had a homosexual short film in a featured spot […]

What is belief? John Piper gives an incredibly confusing and convoluted definition of “belief” and “saving faith.” Lucas tries to unravel the mess.

I had a good conversation with a friend last night. He asked a really good question. The essence of the question was this: “If the gospel is simple to understand, Why is there so much disagreement?” He’s right. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of divisions in the church. I have a few quick ideas on […]

Part 1 of 3Famous PreachersJohn Piper is a hugely successful and well-respected preacher of a large church. He’s considered an academic powerhouse of reformation theology. It seems as if that would mean he is highly trustworthy on the topic of the saving message of Jesus Christ, but in this video, you will discover that his […]

The Grand Release I’m pleased to present my new book, Naked Grace: A quest for clarity in a world of confusion. I’d like to say, “Thank You” to all of those who pre-ordered! Due to your pre-order support, Naked Grace released with a top 100 status on Amazon. (It’s #1 for its category as of this writing—no easy task.) […]

This song, written by Levi Kitchen, celebrates God’s free grace. The tune is catchy and singable. It is a great worship song for personal enrichment or for congregational singing. A free chord sheet, lyrics, backing track, and lyric videos are provided. The best part is that it’s all free for you to use. If you’re […]

Before setting out on a multi-day hiking trip with a few of my friends, I was given a small orange notebook by my brother. As I started my frantic last-minute packing session, I threw the field notes booklet into my bag, along with my favorite writing utensil, an unassuming Bic #2 mechanical pencil. Among all […]

Part 3 of 3For The Sake Of The KingGo to Chapter 1Enjoy this chapter as a free sample! AVI’S SONG Read or Listen Buy The Book Avi was up earlier than most, though the youngest kids woke long before the sun. He circled to the rear of the house where most of the morning foods […]

A few years ago my brother-in-law committed suicide on Easter day. It was a horrifying time of confusion and remorse for the entire family. I’ve seen first hand the terrible effects of depression and. In light of that, I’ve been thinking about this story that has been going around. I’ve seen it on sites like […]

Marty Sampson and Josh Harris, two huge Christian influencers who have publically announced that they have left the faith, share an interesting similarity. I’ll get to that in a moment, but let me explain what these guys have done first. Josh Harris wrote I kissed dating goodbye, along with loads of other Christian books. He’s […]

I recently received a good question. QUESTION: I have a question I can’t find an answer to. Maybe you would have some kind of an answer. I literally have only one question. My faith doesn’t waver. I just don’t understand one thing – If God is all-knowing, and if he loves us so much, then […]

Part 23 of 23Eternal RewardsWe had to stop at Mueller again on our way south, it’s just too beautiful… we had to ok! Check out this new episode. (24 of 23) ETERNAL REWARDS: EPISODE 24