Simple Faith: I Could’a Been a Cowboy

Simple Faith: I Could’a Been a Cowboy

  My mom, bless her heart, was a clean freak. She labored endlessly to maintain a spotless home, and I’m pretty sure it scared me for life. As a carefree youngster, it was hard to understand why she fussed over a little dust. Ever since I can remember I wanted to...
Life Kids Update 10.26.15

Life Kids Update 10.26.15

Unit 3, Session 1: The Stolen Blessing   Dear Parents, Thank you for continuing this journey of The Gospel Project® for Kids. Last week, kids learned that God told Rebekah before her sons were born that the older would serve the younger. That wasn’t how families...
Simple Faith: This Road Leads to a Cemetery

Simple Faith: This Road Leads to a Cemetery

Late each autumn as the evenings chilled to frost, our church youth group enjoyed a hayride. Living in rural Fairfield County in the 1950’s and 60’s made it much easier to catch a ride on a hay wagon. The appearance of a dusty tractor pulling a wagon smothered in hay...
Life Kids Update 10.26.15

Life Kids Update 10.18.15

Unit 2, Session 2: God Tested Abraham Dear Parents, This week in The Gospel Project® for Kids, our journey takes us to an event that occurred after Abraham and Sarah had their son of promise, Isaac. Abraham received another message from God. It was a test, actually....
Simple Faith: Seasons of Our Lives

Simple Faith: Seasons of Our Lives

If you read my column often, you’ve figured out I’m a glass half full kind of guy. I don’t know if my disposition is genetic or chosen. Either way, I enjoy life sunny side up. There, see? I did it again. Even with this cheery predilection, it surprises me how excited...