Born during the Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964), I was raised with the warning to never put a plastic bag over my head because I could suffocate. Subsequent generations have ignored the warning and now even encourage the practice. Yes, people are still huffing paint. But these days people in greater numbers are huffing something else, something even more deadly: fear. The … [Read more...]
God’s Sovereign Cancellation of United Flight 4603 for Brian
Neither Brian nor I had any idea what God's providence had in store for us this day. God canceled UA4603 to bless both our lives. "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God for he will abundantly … [Read more...]
Tent-Making Venture: Integrity Copywriting Services
In this article, I will introduce you to my tent-making venture. The name of the company is Integrity Copywriting Services. I've Always Loved to Write I've always loved to write. Since the time I learned to write sentences, I've been stringing them together in stories. I think I still have a cookbook that I wrote as part of a first or second-grade school project. I'm sure if … [Read more...]
Islam: They’re Coming for Us
Christians: let's not kid ourselves. They're coming for us. I believe there are tens of millions of Muslims around the world who will go to their graves having never physically harmed anyone. I believe this for the same reason I believe there are tens of millions of professing Christians who will not go to heaven. Just as there are false converts in Christianity, there are … [Read more...]
One-to-One Conversation: Did God Save Raoul?
I had given Raoul a Bible. He sat and listened to one of my sermons. Before I began the next one, he approached me and asked if I believe in coincidences. Of course, I told him no. Raoul said he didn't believe in coincidences either. He said he had recently left rehab, a couple months shy of completing the program. He needed/wanted to get back home to his family, which … [Read more...]
Martin’s Faith in Meaninglessness
While distributing gospel tracts on Wimbledon Hill Road, in Wimbledon, England, I handed a gospel tract to a man named Martin. When Martin received the tract, he asked what it was. When I explained to Martin that it was a message about Jesus Christ, Martin asserted he was an atheist. What followed was a 15-minute conversation during which Martin acknowledged he had to draw from … [Read more...]
My Bible, My Cell Phone, and My New Conviction
My friend, Gayle Metcalf, shared the following image today on her Facebook page. My friend, Pastor Geoff Kirkland, posted an article today titled Lessons for Young Men, which included a charge to greater commitment to the Word of God. The above items have been used by the Lord today to bring much conviction to my heart and mind. Great conviction. My cell phone is with me … [Read more...]
