A number of weeks ago, I posted something on Facebook about adopting a new habit. That habit was Johnnie Walker Black. I bought a $50 heavy tumbler, some silicone ice trays, and I was all set. But eventually I noticed a problem: I could drink four or five doubles without thinking too much about it.… — read more

I’ve spent the last few months… learning what I believe. Yes, I know that sounds strange. I was raised in a Christian household. And taught the Bible from a young age. But even a year ago, I couldn’t have clearly explained what Christians believe about salvation. I have wandered my way into Reformed theology. Just… — read more

I’ve been studying the parable of the prodigal son. When my mom passed a little over a year ago, I started investing in Bible study modules for the Bible study software I use. I used part of the money we received from her, and eventually spent roughly $11,500 on various reference works. However, I actually… — read more

I am currently attempting something called a “dopamine detox”. I have just read a booklet by that name. As part of this detox, I am attempting to avoid the activities that provide “over stimulation”. One goal was to identify these before starting. Turns out there are a lot of them. And when I think back… — read more

There was a song by the group Kansas that was very popular when I was in high school called “Carry on Wayward Son”. Unfortunately that became my anthem for roughly the next decade. Let’s just say, I made more than my share of bad decisions. But thank goodness that I was raised in the church… — read more

It’s funny. I was just sitting here thinking about my immediate family. I’m turning 60 in a couple of months. My older brother turns 65 today. My younger brother is a couple of years behind me. And my mom is a central figure in our lives (thankfully). The part that is funny… I don’t think… — read more

I was thinking. I’ve been in the Church quite a lot over my lifetime. I know a little. And one thing I know… is that most pastors will tell you that going to church does not make you a Christian. As a matter of fact, one of my favorite Christian artists… Keith Green, was famous… — read more

My wife and I went to a memorial service for a 13-year old girl yesterday. No one was really talking about it, and you don’t really ask, but word was that she committed suicide as the result of bullying. It was a nice service in that folks shared their memories of her. And I got… — read more