I remember the first time I visited a hot springs location. Arkansas has a famous place where boiling water comes bubbling up out of the ground. Years later, I would find myself in Yellowstone National Park, where the water comes out so hot it can boil a buffalo. Literally, a park ranger told us a […]

A few years ago, I changed the locks on my house. I swapped out our deadbolts for digital keypads. Now, it’s much easier to get in and even give access to others who need to while we’re away. About a half dozen people probably have the code to our locks and could get into our […]

A friend of mine recently told a story about growing up on a farm. When his dad went into town he would leave a list of chores for his sons to do. My friend was one of those sons. There were certain easy chores, and there were some that no one wanted to do. The […]

In 1789, the HMS Bounty became famous not for its intended mission but for the dramatic mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh. The mutineers wanted the idyllic life they had experienced in Tahiti and chose to rebel against their leader who had high expectations for his crew. This story of mutiny displays […]

“When my brothers and I were in Junior High, we often played in the woods near our house and we had a big secret. Next to the muddy little creek that snaked through the trees at the bottom of the ravine, we had our boyhood pride and joy hidden away for no prying eyes to […]

I can’t say I’ve ever truly suffered physically. I’ve had a few scrapes and scratches in my years. One of which was right across the sensitive surface of my eye. It was excruciating, but it passed in a few days. Beyond that, I can hardly think of a time when I faced any intense pain.  […]

When I was in college, I had an acquaintance who loved to argue about theology. I often saw him following others around, talking incessantly, trying to find someone to debate. Most didn’t take the bait, but occasionally, I’d spot him and another going at it. One day, he picked me up to try his pitch.  […]

The first day of college I was moving into my dorm room and met a tall dark skinned guy who I would become fast friends with. He grew up in Chad Africa and had come to the United States for his university education. We spent hours and hours together while we were in college.  As […]

Welcome to the Free Grace Bible Study, where today's episode takes us into the heart of the Book of Revelation, Revelation 1:1 through 8. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, is a message that transcends time, given to John for all of God's servants. Through today's passage, we explore the profound grace, peace, and impending return […]

Bible Passages: Acts 9:1-31 Description: Acts 9 narrates the dramatic conversion of Saul (later known as Paul), a fervent persecutor of Christians, into a devoted follower of Christ. On his way to Damascus to arrest Christians, Saul is struck by a divine light and hears the voice of Jesus asking, "Saul, Saul, why are you […]