I recently heard one of the best sermons ever by Pastor Mark Driscoll. It was called “The Father of a Murdered Son“. It brought to mind several thoughts I wanted to share, and in doing so I’ll also recap some of the main points of Mark’s sermon. Imagine something with me for a moment. You own a house in another state. You’ve had renters for some time and you get word that they’ve been neglecting the...

I cry more than you might expect. It’s not that I’m a sad, unhappy or depressed person I just to be a fairly emotional person. As odd as it may seem to some, I cry most when I’m watching movies. I allow my heart to become attached to the emotions being experienced by the characters and sometimes (usually) I’m moved to tears when they experience the fulfillment of the narrative crafted for them. Let me give you a few examples. Sam...

I thought that you knew you, I thought I’d figured it all out a self righteous man, with all my silent doubts saved by your grace and yet I spit in your face I worked you in my own way Untested faith and a rock-solid heart A God of my own making, I was wrong from the start And the work of my hands, what my fingers had made I worshipped the gifts you gave I thought you would be there, and turn a blind eye to my disgrace I thought you...

“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give me the desires of my heart.” Psalms 37:4

My cover of one of my favorite songs “I Am New” by Jason...