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Quito Experiment, Day 1

The Quito Experiment…a weird title, perhaps, but maybe you don’t know the people I’m working with. (I already know I’m weird.) But anyway, it’s been a good day. This after learning that all but one piece of our luggage made it to Quito. I assume that the 20 pound bag would have grounded the planeContinue reading “Quito Experiment, Day 1”

Keys to the Kingdom

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the livingContinue reading “Keys to the Kingdom”

Is Belief Enough?

The victories are fun and exciting to read about, but I’m glad the Bible includes faux pas and shortcomings as well. They help me to understand that no one is perfect. It’s a comforting reality that helps me move forward with my own life. I mess up, sometimes accidentally, but more often than I care toContinue reading “Is Belief Enough?”

How Do We Know When God Speaks to Us?

First of all, God most clearly speaks to us through the pages of Scripture. As a Southern Baptist, I believe that while the Bible is authored by God, it “was written by men divinely inspired and is the record of God’s revelation of Himself to man.” Plain and simple, the first place we go toContinue reading “How Do We Know When God Speaks to Us?”

Extend a Hand, Not a Stiff-Arm

When you hear the term “social media,” what do you do? Some of you might become a bit giddy when you start thinking about that latest cat video you saw. Others become emotional because you long to see just one more picture of your grandkids. A few, after receiving more “likes” than anticipated, don’t know if you’re elated orContinue reading “Extend a Hand, Not a Stiff-Arm”

My New Brothers in Christ

For about a month now, my youngest son, Joshua, age 5, has been telling me he wanted to be baptized. This has led to many conversations. What is baptism all about? Why do you want to be baptized? Why do you need to follow Jesus? What is repentance? What is sin? What is the resultContinue reading “My New Brothers in Christ”

When you get what you want, are you satisfied?

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” – John 6:35 They were the best I’d ever had and twelve years later, I still haven’t found any tacos that compare. I was an exchange student in Mexico CityContinue reading “When you get what you want, are you satisfied?”

Who are your people? Where are you from?

Have you ever wondered where you came from? – Not biologically. I mean, who are your ancestors? Where did your great-grandparents live? What about their great-grandparents? Who are you? What is your family heritage? Who are your people? I believe most of us have asked similar questions. And so, when I come to a verse (2Continue reading “Who are your people? Where are you from?”

Why “Ragamuffin Warrior?”

So what is a “Ragamuffin Warrior” anyway? I’m glad you asked. The title for this blog is a blending of one of my favorite books with one of my favorite movies. First, the book: “Ragamuffin Gospel” by Brennan Manning In his work, Manning describes a ragamuffin as someone who is, at best, a-pieced-together-work-in-progress. (My words, notContinue reading “Why “Ragamuffin Warrior?””

That’s My Boy!

Today I was filled with about as much pride as I have ever experienced. Before you go spouting about how “pride cometh (drop the “th” already) before the fall,” let me explain a bit more. This wasn’t a pride in the selfish, sinful kind of way. No. It was pride that I experienced through someoneContinue reading “That’s My Boy!”