Christian Living. Leadership. Ministry.
Christian Living. Leadership. Ministry.
Personal stories, practical insights, and reflections on life, culture, technology, fitness, and everyday experiences from a Christian perspective.
About 10 years ago, when our Australian Shepherd was less than a year old, he loved chasing tennis balls but refused to bring them back. He would run after the ball, pick it up, and then just drop it somewhere…
It’s getting harder to find good Christian movies on Netflix. Many producers have moved their films to their own streaming platforms like PureFlix.com, which is understandable but also a little sad. Christian movies should be visible in public spaces like…
When I first launched this site over 14 years ago, it was a place to share thoughts, links, and whatever seemed helpful at the time. A lot has changed since then—both online and in ministry. With new technologies, updated WordPress…
I’ve had to drive in some of the worst weather to go be with people in their time of need as a pastor. My wife’s Grandpa Roy was a GM mechanic all his life and he’d always say, “Your best…
performance exhaust companies have a new competitor: digital audio that syncs with your car engine computer to make the **fake** exhaust sounds follow your engine rpm and gear shifting.
Three years ago, I preached a sermon titled Too Little, Too Much: I Need Enough Exercise. At the time, it was a call to action for both the congregation and me—a reminder that living a balanced life requires intentional choices…
10 reasons to pray for the elections now: Praying now can have a significant impact on the outcome and tone of the elections, inviting God’s guidance and blessings into the process.
Introduction to the Prayer Guide As we approach the 2024 presidential election, our nation stands at a pivotal crossroads. It’s a time that calls for earnest prayer and reflection. This guide is designed to lead you through a one-hour prayer…
I had a friend who ended up paying more than he bargained for because he angrily took revenge on the tow truck driver who impounded his bike as directed by the police. This video was filmed back when I was…
Some people just get us so angry that we want to cause them to feel some of the pain and problems they have caused us. We might even stay awake at night planning what we are going to do to…
I love watching and listening to old Billy Graham video clips. I posted this one here so I would see it often and remember my time is valuable, I need to focus on priorities, and our days are numbered. Maybe…
Sept 20, 2021 My wife and I are committed to follow Jesus wherever He leads us. We loved our last adventure: planting a church in Belle Plaine, MN and all the friends and church family members we shared our lives…
My godly Grandma Arles finally went be with Jesus after 99 years of life here. She was very faithful and kind. She was actually my step-grandma but you would have never known it because she treated me so well. She…
As I was sitting in the waiting area getting my tire repaired I picked up this book “Lemons: The World’s Worst Cars” and it had the stories and pictures of cars from the past that turned out to be not…
When I was around 12 years old I remember sitting in one of my parents Alfa Romeo’s and praying “Lord, please don’t let me die until I can drive!” When I was 18 I bought my dad’s 1975 Alfa Romeo…
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Enduring “Six Months” of Winter and Snow in Minnesota has led me to look for new ways to enjoy the snow. I find snow pictures refreshing and really fun to look at when it is 100 degrees with 100 percent…
performance exhaust companies have a new competitor: digital audio that syncs with your car engine computer to make the **fake** exhaust sounds follow your engine rpm and gear shifting.
Looking for something inspirational and entertaining to watch – you might enjoy the “thisizmystory” youtube channel Click Here “This iz my story is a Christian ministry that wants the world to see the change that Jesus Christ has made in…
This is a short post about perspectives and how we see value in the things or life. I was driving by a state park in Jordan, Minnesota on a day so cold that they closed the schools to keep the…
Alcohol enters and stimulates the pleasure center of the brain. The brain is like, ‘Give me more of this toxic chemical that my body is working hard to eliminate, please.’ click here to read the rest of the article What…
This is a post about my cars followed by what the Bible says about cars (LOL!) For years I have thought about driving a Dodge Challenger as my 2004 Monte Carlo is about to hit 170k soon. So I took…