An Illness

When I came back from a trip to Africa I brought something back with me that I definitely did not intend on returning home with as a souvenir.  This something was a parasite.  I was so sick for weeks and lost weight.  This illness would come and go without warning. ...

"Just a Walk in the Park"

Mark 6:47-48, “Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. 48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake. He was about to pass by...

"Gettin' our praise on at the Festival"

Last night we had church at The Florida Strawberry Festival.  Casting Crowns was in the house!  Nearly ten thousand festival goers were in attendance at the bands second appearance there in about four years.  As soon as Casting Crowns as announced onto the stage, the...

God reassures.

  Last night I kept waking up almost every other hour.  I had gone to bed fairly early for me because I knew that I was going to be busy the next two long days.  When it was three o’clock and five in the morning, I’d look at the clock, sink down into my pillow,...