Something is Not Nothing
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...
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 fellows...
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 leader...
Vision
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...
Faith, Relationship with God
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...
Faith, Overcoming Adversity, Strength, Trials
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 audienc...
Faith, Hearing From God, Receiving from God, Relationship with God
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, espe...
Faith, Grace, Receiving from God, Soul Health
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 grandfathe...
Faith, Fear, Overcoming Adversity, Vision
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 ...
Receiving from God, Worship