Author Archives: mike

I am of the age where I can recall the awe and wonder of listening to the radio for hours on end, music and local news, and of course, Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story program. I never bought … Continue reading →

I had a discussion with a good friend the other day about a posting that I made on Facebook regarding faith. I was granted the opportunity to share what I wrote to my friend as my further response. But I … Continue reading →

There is no denying that everyone seeks power in some degree somewhere. Whether it is the capacity to determine if you stay up until 7:30 pm or the reins to the nations, children of all ages want the right to … Continue reading →

“…for his mercy endures forever.” Quick, what is the first thing about mercy that comes to your mind when you read that line? Recently a young man was sentenced to death for the crime of killing of eight people who … Continue reading →

It is freaking cold outside! Like someone moved the polar cap to my front door. This posting is not about this phenomenon, but it is about extremes. This nation, if not the world at large, seems to have shifted. Battle … Continue reading →

Over the past year, I’ve been trying to figure out a series of questions, rather important, but seemingly overlooked by most people. I’ve expressed it here as one my concerns. Recently I read a book by N.T. Wright, possibly one … Continue reading →

In the beginning, God created… That is a pretty monumental opening to a book with the story that most are familiar with. However, what does it require the reader to assume? First, and this is just my thoughts, they must … Continue reading →

If you’ve grown up in any rural community then chances are quite high that you know all about the 4-H club, probably participated in it or know of someone who has. Its focus has been on instructing youth through improved … Continue reading →

Here are some claims that most of us have heard. Tell me if it is a fact, a theory, or a metaphor. Wait! If I go any further with this, we are going to run into a real issue if … Continue reading →

“A voice crying in the wilderness, ‘Prepare ye the way of the Lord.’” This verse leveled me one day for reasons I still do not understand. I heard it in a song and became completely undone for the rest of … Continue reading →