There has been a debate in Christianity for centuries over works role in salvation. One camp points to Paul who says to the Christians in Ephesus, “For it is by grace you have been save through faith,...  Read More

A few years ago, I headed out to Millerton Lake with a friend and our sons for a day of fishing. As I stepped off the dock and into the boat, the only thing I told myself was, 'Yeah, this looks stable...  Read More

When I started out in ministry I was a 22-year old, wet-behind-the-ears, fresh out of Bible college, Pastor. I thought I knew it all. I thought I could do it all. Every opportunity for ministry that c...  Read More

On August 1st, my family celebrated my grandpa’s 92nd birthday. It was a good time spent at Yosemite Ranch as we looked to honor the life my grandpa lived. My grandpa was quite the character, talking ...  Read More

When the Israelites crossed the Jordan river and entered the promised land, they encamped near the city of Jericho.  Tensions were high as the people prepared for their first battle with the Canaanite...  Read More

Most of us have encountered the frustration that comes with assembling a furniture item from a box. If not directly, at least second hand, like my daughters watching their dad groan and stomp about in...  Read More