Back when I was on Facebook, I had been getting tired of the whole thing. You know, people defining whether you liked one another based on whether you were connected through FB. People showing only their best side and not being authentic. It all seemed so superficial, and I posted…
Month: December 2021
Oh, Holy Night
Imagine with me, if you will, what it was like when Christ was born. It had been over 400 years since any prophet from God had been heard, reminding some of the length of time their ancestors had labored in the slavery of Egypt. God had not been present among…
Churches, it is (past) time to begin or expand your support of homeschooling
In every church I’ve ever been a part of, there is a ceremony where a young child is presented before the Lord. Some churches baptize babies, some have dedications. I’m not here to debate that one. Either way, the children are presented, the parents vow to raise the children in…
The Times They Are A-Changin’
I just got done watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy with my wife. If you haven’t seen it before, do watch it. Or read the books if that’s your thing. It’s quite timely. How so? The scene is in Middle Earth as the Age of Elves is coming to…
On the Passing of One who we Loved
A family friend passed away in her sleep last night. It wasn’t unexpected, as she had battled terminal cancer for over a year. We shared the gospel with her several times, as did her own brother. I don’t know if she ever repented of her sins and believed in the…
The First Straw
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“Hey Doug, would you meet me this evening at the local coffee shop? I want to get an update on the recent events from Ana’s birthday.” This was the ask that got me to go out in the beginning of a February snowstorm and meet with the head of the…