In 2007, shortly after the I-35 bridge collapse in Minneapolis, I was overwhelmed when thinking of how God is constantly gracious and merciful to me, every second of every day. The overflow of my meditation was a poem entitled "These Merciful...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What happened on Good Friday? The most horrific event in all of human history! The sinless, innocent, guiltless, spotless, pure, harmless, holy Son of God, Jesus Christ of Nazareth was betrayed . . . abandoned . . . secretly arrested . . ....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
By God’s grace and through a 100% vote of approval, Clovis Evangelical Free Church of Clovis, CA has called me to be their new Teaching Pastor! Now let me back up and fill in some blanks. It has been quite a journey of faith for us. In more...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God. By Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski. Colorado Springs: David C. Cook, 2008. Crazy Love is both encouraging and very challenging! I was tremendously encouraged reading Chan’s book because he...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Dear Friends: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! I trust this update finds you growing and rejoicing in grace and the hope we have in our Savior! The Lord continues to bless us with many ways of being involved in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Several weeks ago I had the privilege to preach at the church my family and I are attending, Mountain Community Fellowship. In keeping with our pastor’s preaching series, my sermon was on Exodus 18. Something fresh and insightful became...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Below is the letter I received from Pastor Joseph concerning the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Pray for the people of Myanmar and Emmanual Ministries as they share the Gospel! Pray that many hearts will be opened! Over 500 people are killed by a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Catcher in the Rye. By J.D. Salinger. New York: Back Bay Books. Renewed, 1979. For the past several years I have attempted to introduce myself to the classics for a couple of reasons. First, I was not studious at all during my school years so...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Mittie Owens (July 3, 1917-Feb 28, 2011) was the fifth of seven children. Her father provided for them by farming, working in the mill, and sharecropping. Her childhood was filled with hardship and joy. She lived through the Second War, the Great...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
5 years ago today, Talitha gained a little brother, Summer gained a "little man," and I gained a great little buddy! The Lord graced us with His gift to us, Haddon Carey Owens. He is my partner. We ride together, work together, and play together....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
