Freedom

Two hundred forty-five years ago a small group of patriots declared a baker’s dozen of fledgling colonies independent of the lone world superpower. The thirteen colonies against the largest military in the world. A seemingly impossible venture. Nonetheless, the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence believed the Creator of the universe oversaw the […]

Living in His Strength

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Another Devotional for Dads Galatians 2:20 – 2 Corinthians 12:9 ———– We all have those days right? Or is it just me? Those times when we go full on “Shotgun Daddy” mode. Blasting words around toward anyone in shouting distance that may not have done what they are supposed to do. Always totally justified, of […]

Princess Puffy Eyes

Princess Puffy Eyes, written by Josh Rodriguez, was inspired by the birth of the sixth child of Josh and Victoria Rodriguez. Joanna was born with the cutest little puffs directly under her eyes which her dad thought were the cutest thing ever. Having recently graduated from high school, Joanna doesn’t think puffy eyes are cute, but […]

Jared’s Story…Part 4

Jared's story

—Incompatible with life… —If you haven’t yet, sneak over and read Part One and Part Two and Part Three first. You gotta start at the beginning. It has been such a long time since the last post about Jared, it is probably a good idea to get a refresher anyhow. –JR She doesn’t walk across […]

Happy Mother’s Day

So, Mom…did you wake up this morning and think: “Another Mother’s Day to live in the shadow of that Amazing Wonder Woman of Proverbs 31.” That Lady sure set the bar pretty high, didn’t she? Up before the sun, toiling for her fam. Tailoring and weaving the softest silks and the finest satins for her […]

He is Risen…Indeed!

Happy Easter! I whipped up these three quick monologues for my church’s Easter production this year. Thought I would share with you all. We serve a risen Savior! Hope you celebrate Him this Easter. ———————————————————————————————— Once For All 142,000. 142,000 sacrifices. Not in a year, not in a month, not in a week.  142,000 sacrifices […]

“I was the Lion…”

We love great stories. We love audio drama. Not familiar with audio dramas? I’m not surprised. Not many people are. Audio Dramas have been described in many different ways. Movies for the ears is probably one of the best descriptions. Check these guys out for more info about audio dramas. They are the best. Audio […]

The Demise of the Zephyr

A Journey of Discovery and Deliverance – I wrote this poem last year for my daughter, Jenna, to perform at ACE’s Ozark Regional Convention. She did quite well. Well after the convention, she recited the poem during a church service and it was quite moving. Reading it here won’t be nearly as good as hearing […]