Step Out of the Darkness…

As I think about the upcoming new year and reflect on the one that is nearing an end, there are a few things that come to mind. For many of us, this season is about implementing some sort of change in our lives. I am not talking just about a “new year’s...

Mark Study – 16-45

Jesus Calls His First Disciples Mark 1:16-20 First to be called were Simon, who had been recently renamed as Peter and his brother Andrew. Andrew had been a disciple of John the Baptizer and had chosen to follow Jesus when John pointed him out. Read John 1:35-42 to...

Love Unrequited

This poem is one that turned into something quite different from what I set out to write.  It was written June 11, 2015.  It is a story about a journey through life of a little girl who seeks what we all seek:  Love returned to us.  I like it and I pray that someone...

NOW How Are You Gonna Act?

In my last article, I discussed Jesus teaching concerning what is needed for Him to make our joy complete.  This was taken from his last teachings to the disciples just before his arrest.  In this article, we will continue in this study from John 15.  Let’s dig...

September 11, 2001

This poem was written by Toni Kirkman (my ex-wife) on September 11, 2001.  This is a date that is burned into our collective memories.   September 11, 2001 by Toni Kirkman How many saints did God welcome with open arms today? “Precious in the sight of the Lord...
Oh, I Hope So!

Oh, I Hope So!

We all have hopes and dreams.  All of us hope our kids find success in their lives.  All of us hope that the struggles of our modern world don’t overtake us and send us to the poor house or, worse yet, send us to the funny farm where we’ll lick windows all...