The Christian Faith is Personal But Not Private
The Christian journey is a personal relationship with God, a deep conviction that transforms lives and shapes our worldview.
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Benjamin Douwes
The Christian faith is personal but not private!
Feb 25, 20234 min read
My Pastor and Friend!
I am eternally grateful to have a friend that laid his life down for me. He loved Jesus with all his body, soul, and spirit.
Dec 30, 20223 min read
Do Opinions Really Matter: Should I Care What You Think?
Communication through language and words will always cause one to have an opinion - And that's a good thing.
Dec 2, 20222 min read
It's Been 100 Years: I'll Never Forget!
On this day 100 years ago, my father was born. December 2nd, 1922, to be exact.
Nov 24, 20222 min read
The First Thanksgiving: Be Thankful, God is Good.
On this Thanksgiving day, I hope as a nation so rich in ethnicities and cultures, can sit down together with a thankful heart.
Nov 17, 20224 min read
They have rejected Me as King: They have found a new king!
Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king.
Oct 27, 20223 min read
SoCal Men's Conference: "Don't Be A Sissy!"
SoCal Men's Conference; is committed to strengthening and building men as God designed and created them to be.
Sep 9, 20224 min read
California: Dove Season Opener
As much as I love hunting, hunting would not be the same without family and friends.
Aug 19, 20223 min read
Why I Started My Blog
I made the conscious decision three months ago to take that step and write about those things that I find important as a follower of Jesus.
Aug 12, 20223 min read
Why It’s Not About You!
You may resent what you're going to read if the title offends you.
Aug 5, 20224 min read
Is It Worth Leaving Everything Behind?
Is it worth leaving everything behind? Are you willing to abandon all your possessions, family, and job to start a new life?
Jul 28, 20223 min read
Today, You Have a Choice!
When we don’t trust God, what we are saying is, we don't believe there is a God.
Jun 18, 20223 min read
Father’s Day: A Tribute to Dad
The date is December 2nd, 1922. The city is Sumenep and it’s located on the island of Madura, it's a province of Java and it is one of the m
Jun 11, 20225 min read
Wisdom Is Better Than Strength: The Homeless Wise Man
It was just before the break of dawn and LA traffic was starting to pick up. One of many major boulevards, a thoroughfare that would...
Jun 6, 20222 min read
D-Day: June 6, 1944
The events of that day I will never completely understand. A day just like any other for so many in the world, and yet for some it was a...
May 27, 20223 min read
Before You Were Created
I was raised in a house of hunters who loved the outdoors. I remember so many nights sleeping outdoors on our hunting trips sleeping...
May 24, 20225 min read
No Trespassing
But God with His great love. Sent His only Son to die on the cross for our unintentional and intentional trespasses.
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