Heather and I have been watching the History Channel’s “The Presidents” bit by bit over the past week or so. There have been several comments that are worth noting. Thomas Jefferson designed his own gravestone before he died and it was said he grew to so despise the presidency that he left it off. John [...]

Last night we went to the Lapel basketball game (they won by nearly 40), but the kids stayed home with a babysitter. I guess during the course of the evening many discussions arose. Some how the subject of Uncle Bobby came up and Kara let this one loose: “Uncle Bobby needs to find a wife, [...]

There is a new movie out today about Jim Elliot and the others who died in Ecuador in 1956. The true story is an amazing missionary account and should be read by all. I recommend Shadow of the Almighty by Elizabeth Elliot. This new movie End of the Spear has sparked controversy because of the [...]

I have little theological to say today, unless you are from the hoosier state and consider basketball religion. The Colts are done and Indiana is back to a normal winter with all attention upon basketball. The Anderson Indians are ranked #2 in the state and may have their best team ever, the Lapel Bulldogs are [...]

Peyton Manning: “I’m trying to be a good teammate here, but let’s just say we had some protection problems.” Sometime even a correct quote taken out of context takes on a life of it’s own. I had heard this quote of Manning broadcast on ESPN and ESPN radio and just about everywhere else. I was [...]

Does every leading conservative pastor in America have their own cruise? I posted several days about Steve Camp’s Cruise, but now several have drawn my attention to the fact that the Pastors at Edgewood may have missed the boat! I ran across this recent option with R.C. Sproul. The wealth of Western Evangelicalism never ceases [...]

From the Indy Star The Indiana Senate opened its 2006 legislative session Monday with 20 seconds of silent prayer, voluntarily following a federal court order against sectarian prayer in the House. The Senate is not a defendant in the lawsuit that has forced the Indiana House to stop using prayers that single out Jesus. In [...]

As much as I enjoy Steve Camp and agree with his stand against CCM, this ad on his blog really seems ironic to me. A Cruise to discuss pulpit crimes? Pulpit crimes like using the ministry for personal gain and a life of ease? Making the truth more palatable? Using entertainment to spread the gospel? [...]

You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. This is to be true of all believers. The joy that Christ has brought into our lives is everlasting and full. It surpasses any other joy known to mankind. The joy that Christ brings surpasses any pleasure of [...]