I was thirteen years old when my family first visited Good News Baptist Church. The Army had just moved us to Virginia and we were trying to determine what church to join. I remember a couple of things about that first visit. I remember how friendly the people were. We were welcomed warmly almost asContinue reading “Just Another Faithful Preacher”
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Something Appropriate (replay)
With Christmas just a few days away, I want to share with you a story I told on the podcast back on Christmas Eve 2022. It’s a heart-warming story and one that I hope will give us all a little perspective this Christmas season. This is “Something Appropriate”. Frank, Jim, and Bill were not goingContinue reading “Something Appropriate (replay)”
The Year They Cancelled Christmas
It’s December 25, 1647—Christmas Day. A crowd of apprentices gather in Cornhill, London. In honor of the festive occasion, they have boughs of holly and strands of ivy ready to hang in honor of Christmas. Together, they hang the greenery in a public place for all to see. It seems like a heartwarming and harmlessContinue reading “The Year They Cancelled Christmas”
Ben Franklin’s Family Feud
It’s early 1775 and it’s a time for deciding. The American colonies are at a crossroads. Tensions are threatening to boil over. It’s becoming harder and harder to sit on the fence. Some British subjects are choosing to stay loyal to the crown, vowing to do so no matter what comes. Others are preparing toContinue reading “Ben Franklin’s Family Feud”
A Chance to Kill the King
Abishai will do anything for his Uncle David. Just like his brothers Joab and Asahel, Abishai is an amazing warrior, he’s a bit of a hothead, and he is fiercely loyal. One time, Abishai was with David outside David’s hometown of Bethlehem. The town was occupied by enemy forces, too many for David and hisContinue reading “A Chance to Kill the King”
Leonardo da Vinci’s Giant Horse
Make a giant statue, the duke says. And Leonardo thinks, No problem. After all, Leonardo da Vinci is an artistic genius. If anyone can create a giant bronze statue, he can do it. It’s 1482, and Leonardo da Vinci is on the payroll of the powerful Sforza family. Ludovico Sforza is the Duke of MilanContinue reading “Leonardo da Vinci’s Giant Horse”
The Worst Birthday Ever
My seventh birthday is probably my most memorable birthday ever. But it’s highly memorable… for all the wrong reasons. I grew up in a military home. My dad was in the Army, which meant we usually moved every two or three years. There was a fun side to that. We got to see different areasContinue reading “The Worst Birthday Ever”
Look at Your Fish!
Samuel Hubbard Scudder loves bugs. In fact, he loves them so much that he is prepared to make entomology (that’s the study of insects) his life’s work. That’s why he’s about to embark on a degree program at Harvard’s highly respected school of science. It’s the late 1850s. By the time of his death inContinue reading “Look at Your Fish!”
There’s No Medal for Fourth Place
One afternoon during the Olympics this summer, my wife texted me. “You are missing some AMAZING races.” Amazing was in all caps. That evening, after the kids went to bed, we watched those “AMAZING” races together. Ever since, one of those races has played back in my head many times. I don’t go crazy aboutContinue reading “There’s No Medal for Fourth Place”
Necessary Members (replay)
Before our story, I want to make sure you heard the news. I’m writing a book! Actually, the book The Christian Storyteller is in its final stages of development and will be coming out next month. But, if you want to read the first chapter of the book free, all you have to do isContinue reading “Necessary Members (replay)”
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