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
A Life Abiding
I never again want to see the look I saw in the eyes of my precious little girl the night she suddenly came under attack from a sickness that made it difficult for her to breathe. She’d completely lost her voice, too, but she didn’t have to say anything because the panic in her eyes told the whole story. Doing … Read More