Author Archives: mike

Most Christian music these days is bogged down in dogma and doctrine which hasn’t been reconsidered for over 300 years. Whenever there comes a new sound with truth backing it, the gatekeepers of the Western church are quick to jump … Continue reading →

One of the most difficult things I have found in trying to convey the message of grace are in songs that are able to transcend the fortified message in the lyrics of the past. Here is something I hope will … Continue reading →

There probably are not many times when you have heard someone claim that you are perfect. Consider all the baggage which needs to be overcome to make such a proclamation: personal judgment, societal norms, biases, and social customs. Yes, it … Continue reading →

For those of us on this spiritual journey there comes a point when we confront a roadblock we must circumnavigate – our expectations. For most people they believe that this is not important, hence, their inability to grow spiritually over … Continue reading →

In the world of golf there is a term called “the mulligan.” When a player makes a shot which is not to their liking in the early round of the game, they are permitted to call a mulligan, or a … Continue reading →

I have written numerous times about the “omni” nature of God. Many fail to extract the underlying truth behind these important truths: An Omni-God has a limit. Now that may shock your religious sensibilities because you have always believed of … Continue reading →

There are a lot of people around who can’t wait to tell you what you’ve done wrong, but there aren’t many fathers willing to take the time and effort to help you grow up. It was as Jesus helped me … Continue reading →

In 2012 I published my first book entitled Grace for Shame. I have often looked upon this book as a manifestation of a move of the Spirit during that time simply because a week before the book went to the … Continue reading →

AK-47 or Cross Pendant? Every Christmas time we are confronted with those particular individuals who take great joy in reminding us, “Christ is the reason for the season.” Regrettably, those same folks are silent when it comes Easter time simply … Continue reading →

If there is one thing which anyone knows about me, it is how I love to read. This is rather funny considering that when I was in Mrs. Johnson’s third grade class, I fought tooth and nail with her and … Continue reading →