For the Men and Women in Blue

Don’t buy into the lie that cops are your enemy. I spent 9 years behind a badge in two different agencies and endured things most of you reading these words will thankfully never have to experience. It is a very different profession, at times with deadly outcomes....

When Truth Offends

It is a challenge to speak the truth in love in a culture where you are forced to spend the bulk of your time offering disclaimers in your preparatory remarks before you even get to the truth. The possibility of offense is always present when a wide variety of...

A Squirrel Safari

I always thought a squirrel was a squirrel. I was uninformed about the variety of squirrel species until I was invited last week to go on what could best be described as a squirrel safari. I packed up my .22 bolt action rifle and joined some friends, each with far...

Living Lives That Matter

While each believer has a life of value in the eyes of God, not all who profess Christ will leave behind a healthy spiritual legacy. Good people can pursue what seem to be good things, but in the end, they failed to live a life that had a Kingdom impact. Paul wrote to...
Navigating Challenging Transitions

Navigating Challenging Transitions

A few days ago, I had to pull into the right lane of the freeway to make an upcoming exit. When I pulled over, I found myself behind a truck transporting two portable outhouses. My imagination began to wander. I was glad I was not driving a convertible on a sunny day...