Last night my son, Trey, and I attended the Judas Priest/Deep Purple concert in Kansas City, which is about 2 ½ hours away. We were really excited about the show, and found it hard to sit still before it started, so we walked around, bought some water and a couple of t-shirts, and then started … Continue reading Sweet Genevieve & Judas Priest
That Time I Almost Died Last Night
I was almost killed in a car accident last night, which kinda puts things in perspective, ya know? Gimme a minute to explain. With my daughter and son-in-law being separated, my wife, son and I are living with my daughter, five-year-old grandson and 10-month-old granddaughter. It’s a lively house, to be certain. We all get … Continue reading That Time I Almost Died Last Night
The Only True Failure Is Quitting
You’ve had enough, right? You’re on the verge of losing it…like TOTALLY losing your cool, maybe more. Maybe your life. I’ve been there, believe me. Last year I told my wife, “I think the cheese is slippin’ off my cracker,” which was my weird way of saying I felt like I was losing my mind. … Continue reading The Only True Failure Is Quitting
Sleep Through The Storm
“Then he got into a boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly a terrible storm came up, with waves higher than the boat. But Jesus was asleep. (Matthew 8:23-24, emphasis mine)” Jesus' disciples were freaking out, man. A massive storm hit while they were crossing a lake, and they thought they were gonna … Continue reading Sleep Through The Storm
Demonkill…
I recently released my book, We Whom The Darkness Could Not Overcome - War Journal #1, on Amazon's Kindle format. It will be available in paperback in a week or two. Likewise, my wife, Laura, and I have launched our ministry, Demonkill Ministries, and my goal is to eventually be a full-time writer and speaker. Anyone who has ever … Continue reading Demonkill…
Thinking About Heaven…
This morning I’m dreaming about Heaven. I suppose it’s because I’ve had a tough week, and my back and leg pain has been worse than normal. Hey, I know this life is cumbersome, exhausting, overwhelming and infuriating at times, but there is still much beauty to be found, if you look for it. Beyond that, … Continue reading Thinking About Heaven…
Prayers of Anguish and Assurance
Wrecked by anguish and terror, on the run and hunted like a criminal by his enemies, King David begins Psalm 55 by unloading his burdens to the Lord: “Listen to my prayer, O God; don’t hide yourself when I cry to you. Hear me, Lord! Listen to me! For I groan and weep beneath my … Continue reading Prayers of Anguish and Assurance
Don’t Suffer in Silence
On that dark night, so many years ago, as I was slipping into the abyss of anguish and dejection, do you know who I shared my feelings with? Nobody. As I walked to my Army locker, looked inside at various bottles of pills, and began consuming them all, do you know to whom I reached … Continue reading Don’t Suffer in Silence
Failure is Only Temporary
Just because you’ve failed multiple times doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It just means, like me, that you’re too freakin’ stubborn to quit. When I was around 20, I recall I had a dream so big I knew my whole family were going to be rich from it. I told a person in the extended family … Continue reading Failure is Only Temporary
Dealing with Racism
My family and I love “time period” movies, and are especially partial to those set in the 60s, during the civil rights movement. While it’s hard to watch on screen, though, we feel it’s imperative we remain aware of the horrendous attitudes and actions of some Whites against Blacks during this time. Because I don’t … Continue reading Dealing with Racism
