Joe Mad! is Back!

My favorite comic book artist of all time is now back in comics (after what a five year layoff or something?)! Joe Madureira is back and evidently going to be the main artist on the Ultimates. Posted to the left is one of his sketches of Thor for that comic (he is the [...]

PRODIGAL: The Story

Every Sunday morning through March 19th I am going to be teaching through the Story of the Prodigal Son out of Luke 15. This story along with two others makes up Jesus response to the Pharisee’s complaints about him eating and receiving publicans and prostitutes into his home, heart and life.
I believe that the [...]

GROUP: Mancelona

This past Sunday someone in our church came up to me and told me “You know, I did not agree with this Cell Group thing when you started it. I thought you were wrong about it. But, now I know you were right, and I am so glad I was wrong about it! [...]

Survivor: Camp Pinewood

Friday I drove through the “do not drive unless it is an emergency blizzard” to go to Pinewood Camp (YMCA) for a Youth Retreat hosted by Bethel Baptist Church in Fruitport. One of my best friends is the youth pastor there. I was the special speaker for the weekend.
It was a blast! [...]

MY BOOK: The Smell of Cardboard

Well, I have decided to post what I have been writing so far…I am affectionately calling it “my book” but I don’t think it will ever be that (for various reasons). So, if you care to check it out you can do so here.

Out of the Question…Into the Mystery

“Here us the real point of the Abraham story: What God wants from us, even more than our obedience, is our relationship. If obedience were all that mattered, God would not have created us in God’s own image. God would have gone no further in creation than creating angels. God would not [...]

One Week Internet Fast

Okay, so it’s been one week since I have been online…
And…
My studying has been better. My prayer time has been clearer. My family life has been amazingly better. And, I bet when it comes time, my sermons will be better as well!
NOT
Actually, nothing has changed in my life accept my inability to [...]

John Piper has prostate cancer!

Just found out that John Piper is battling prostate cancer and is going to have surgery to remove the organ next week! You can read about it here. Keep him in your prayers.

While we’re on the subject…

While we’re on the subject of the internet, I need to vent here…
There are some who have talked negatively of my time on the internet. One person said, “Maybe you should cancel it and then we can see whether or not if your sermons will change”! Another person asked me “what is the [...]

Bye Bye to Cable

My cable internet is being canceled today. It’s just not in the budget anymore. So, I am going to be roaming the college and library to do all my internet stuff (which will be limited, but oh well). My posting may not (or may) be as regular as it once was. [...]

Welcoming little Parker!

I received a phone call yesterday annoucing Gary & Laura’s son, Parker Mason’s birth.
Parker Mason weighed in at 8.4, was 19 1/1 inches long and is doing well.
Get your rest you guys, you’ll need it!
Love ya.

PRAY! Gary & Laura are having their baby!

Gary called me tonight to let me know they had induced Laura in labor. The Dr’s were concerned about the baby’s lack of movement in the womb. Laura is resting. They think they may have to take the baby by c-section. So keep Laura, Gary and the baby in your prayers [...]

GROUP: Jehovah’s Witness Group

Tonight I went to a Jehovah’s Witness Book Study; a Jehovah’s Witness Small Group. My dad leads this study. The book they are studying through in Daniel, and they are using a study guide called “Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy.”
The group was very welcoming. The host and hostest were very sweet, and [...]