The stories of our lives as Christians fall into one of two main plot templates: The Sinner’s Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. Lord Jesus, I know that I’m a sinner and I can’t save myself. I see now that you died to pay for my sins. Please forgive me and come into my heart. I …
Tag Archive: faith
Jan 10
I Don’t Think He’s Coming Back
photo credit: http://blog.faboverfifty.com One day I was sitting on the patio of a hotel in La Fonda, Mexico, about two hours south of San Diego. My friends and I were looking out over the ocean when we saw an old ultralight aircraft buzzing by. It was basically a hang glider with an air boat fan loosely …
Dec 29
Fluffy Santa
photo credit: Carol Bond Last night I dropped our kids off at my parents’ house for a sleepover. Before I even got out the door, they were already busy with a… “Jacob, what are you doing?” “We’re doing a craft with Gammie.” “What is it?” “You put this paper Santa in a dish of water …
Dec 15
You Don’t Belong Here
photo credit: http://www.writers-free-reference.com I was sitting at my favorite cafe this morning, enjoying the ocean view, writing and returning emails. A guy sat down next to me. Dreads, tats, odor, smoke, shifty glances. He plugged his cell phone into the wall and started up an expressive conversation. We were the only ones on the patio. We …
Dec 05
Ek Praat Afrikaans
photo credit: http://www.mydestination.com I first experienced South Africa at age sixteen. The month-long journey completely changed my life. A lot of sixteen-year-olds would’ve walked into a situation like that blind, but not me . I spent countless hours reading about the climate, topography, culture, people and language (books, people… no Internet back then. Lots and lots …
