A.W. “Grandad” Copeland was my great grandfather and one of the kindest and gentlest men I ever knew. Most kids don’t get the opportunity to know their great grandparents all that well, but I had twenty-one years with Grandad before he went home to be with Jesus. And if you were to ask any of his nine great grandchildren that … Read More
Nurture or Neglect
“Christianity is not a religion; it is a family, a Father and His children.” – EW Kenyon God is all about family. The creation of Earth and man were about His overwhelming desire for fellowship, relationship, and closeness with us. However, when sin and death came on the scene, they created distance between us and Him. But right away … Read More
Life In The Fire
Why am I crying? I thought to myself as I stared into the bonfire flames that reached high into the sky. The entire student body had gathered that autumn night on the soccer field. Under the leadership of the senior class, we were invited to come and pray over the new school year—dedicating it and ourselves to whatever God wanted … Read More
Get Your Own God
It was 1986, and I was only three-years old. I don’t remember a lot about that year other than my mom’s giant rockstar hair, her sweet smile, and my very first moment with Jesus. I loved to sit in my room inside my little, plastic playhouse and watch The Gospel Bill Show. If you’re not familiar with this television program, … Read More
The Good Fight
I’ve never been in a fist-fight. As a dude, I don’t know if that’s something to be embarrassed or proud of, but nevertheless, it’s the truth. I have, however, been punched a few times: once by a kid in high school who I had overly annoyed, once by a total stranger at a theme park who I can only assume … Read More
The Faith Frequency
In high school and college, I worked as a deejay at a Christian radio station owned by my church. I so clearly remember sitting at my desk with my oversized headphones speaking to our radio audience: “You’re listening to KMTC 91.1 FM—Keeping you More an a Conqueror.” At the top of every hour, I announced the time and played the … Read More
Let’s Eat
I’ve always been somewhat of a foodie. I like food. I enjoy eating and look forward to a good meal with my family. Some of my favorite memories are at the dinner table with people that I love, especially those meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas where we laugh and cry together, tell stories, eat delicious food, and talk about the … Read More
Prepare For Takeoff
I began learning to fly airplanes as a senior in high school, and while most young people that age would jump at the opportunity to learn to fly, I only started taking lessons because my grandfather (who was then and is still a high-time pilot and a lover of all things aviation) had offered to put me through flight school. … Read More
In Perfect Harmony
Have you ever heard a symphony orchestra warming up just before a show? The sound of chaos and discord echo throughout the auditorium as the musicians loudly tune their instruments all at the same time. Sounds of disorder fill the air until the conductor stands up and silences the room; then he proceeds to lead them into a song in … Read More