When I first began the Christian life, I had no idea of what Jesus’ plans for me were. I knew I was one of His children, but I wasn’t sure the direction my life would take. Jesus knew them all the time. He knew my future as He said: “you shall be called.” …

This morning, as my wife was leaving for work, she noticed she didn’t have her heavy jacket. As she was pulling out of the driveway, she asked me if I would quickly find it. I asked her where she left the jacket. She said she didn’t remember…

In social media today, people become followers of differing people, groups, or companies. Many follow these entities for the purposes of aligned thoughts, interests, or popularity. But we change our interests and no longer follow those who were once important to us…

In a court of law, witnesses are often called to the bench to testify in a particular case. These witnesses are vetted prior to the trial to determine if their testimony is needed. In each particular witness, whether for the defense or the prosecution it may be critical…

Many of us have bird feeders in our yards. I have several. I like to observe birds in their natural environments and behaviors. They are truly beautiful with the colors being so unique to each type. Some are completely different than others as well in every aspect. I learned a lot about birds over the years,…

I often wonder what my life might look like now based upon a decision I made in the past. I wonder sometimes what I might have done with my life if I chose to not join the United States Army at an early age. Would I be the same person I am today?…

Years ago, I competed in a Police and Fire International Games competition in Orlando, Florida. I entered the powerlifting competition for my age and weight class. I was in the prime of my life in lifting. I thought I had a pretty good chance of competing against people who were coming from all over the world…

Have you ever gone into your kitchen cabinet looking for something and couldn’t find it? Many times, we spend a lot of time looking and get really frustrated when we can’t. We continue to search high and low in the cabinet as if it were our child missing in a store. Frantic searching ends when humility begins…

I remember hearing the song “Via Dolorosa” in my church back in the early 1990’s by a young lady. When I heard her voice sing the words to this song, they were so clear. It even stuck in my memory so vividly that I can still hear this song in my head today. Was the voice that made it so clear and yet so powerful?…

I remember years ago testifying in criminal court. As I took the stand a little nervous, the defense attorney came to the stand to cross examine. He immediately began attacking me and to trying to disqualify me as a witness in the case. He knew if he could disqualify my statements, my testimony no would carry in weight in the case…

I think all of us at one time or another in our childhood have been afraid of something unseen. When I was a child, I remember fearing something was under my bed waiting for me…

I often think back to my years in law enforcement. I reflect sometimes upon the encounters I had. Some were with members of churches and pastors. Most were those who were speeding, to times of those who committed criminal violations. I remember one sunny afternoon a car flew past me at almost twice the speed limit law…

All parents see something in their children that shows God’s grace. There is something special in each child. Each child has that something which is uniquely special about them. For example, my son has a gentle spirit about him…

I have a good friend who adopted a child several years ago. He told me when he finally decided to adopt a child, he could choose the sex. He said definitely, a boy. A boy who would enjoy the promises of a real father. Someone he could spend quality time with over the years. He later adopted a twelve-year-old boy…

Have you ever played a game where everyone lined up and each team captain got to pick its players? It’s exciting if you are first to be picked. For others it is not because the longer they wait, the worse they feel. When I picked my teammates, I picked good friends or the ones who showed promise…

There is a fabled story of an US Navy ship and Canadian authorities. Although this story is not true, it lends some interesting truth into God’s Word today.

This is the transcript of a fabled radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. Radio conversation released by the Chief of Naval Operations 10-10-95…

When I was young, I used to watch a television series names “CHIPS.” It was about the California Highway Patrol Motorcycle Unit. The two policemen rode motorcycles while they were on duty handling various differing calls for service. And man could they ride those motorcycles...

There are thousands of martyrs who have died for the cause of Christ over the centuries. Men and women were sent by God to testify about the light, so that all might believe through Him. Each knew the risks they were taking but still witnessed for the cause of Christ and His salvation…

Years ago, my wife and I took a cruise to Alaska. It was going to be the cruise of a lifetime. We were convinced in this cruise we would spend more to purchase an outside cabin. We didn’t want to miss any of the fantastic views while we were onboard. An unknown, bigger problem arose later…

When I was about twelve or thirteen years old, I lived in Germany. We only had 220-volt electricity there. One morning I got up and saw a fork in an outlet. I didn’t think about what it might do to me when I touched it, so I grabbed it and pulled it out. It’s much more impactful when you touch it compared to 110-volt here in the United States…