“In the beginning God…” (Gen. 1:1) I started my first day in 2023 as I have for the last 23 years: Reading Genesis. The stories are well-known, but even in their familiarity, I find I have much to learn. A few days prior, the creation story had been a point of discussion amongst our family. …
Does God Speak to Us?
God speaking to us has been critical in our life decision making. Do I believe God speaks to us? Yes, I undoubtedly do. After reading the Bible through year after year for the last 25 years, it's clear God speaks to His creation in a variety of ways. God said, "Let there be light." That …
The Value of Knowing God
"Amy, you don't know God," my professor gently emphasized. He was right; I didn't. I can't remember a day in my life that church wasn't part of the equation. My parents were faithful to keep me engaged. Sunday school, prayer meetings, and youth group activities filled my week. I have an old Bible from when …
I Can’t Believe This Is It?
Well, the time has come, and tomorrow we head out to begin our trip to Wilmore, Kentucky. It’s a miracle, too, how everything has unfolded, and we are holding on to hope for another big miracle to follow. Earlier this week, we had a bit of a financial crisis. An unexpected bill got dropped in …
I Don’t Want to Compromise
I knew when I closed the last page of Melody Green's book on the life of her husband the late Keith Green, I couldn't live the same anymore. During the late 90's, Amy and I were gobbling up biographies and autobiographies of some great people of the faith, and it was changing everything. Keith Green …