Last Sunday I spoke at the Bethany Beach Tabernacle in Michigan, and our family decided stay a few extra days to enjoy the lake. We had a great time playing in the water and soaking up the sun. I’ve got a pretty impressive farmer’s tan now! There’s something about being on the water … [Read More…] July 24, 2022
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. – Psalm 19:1 I’ve been in awe this week as the images from the James Webb Space Telescope have come pouring in. This latest and largest optical telescope in space offers greatly improved infrared resolution and sensitivity which allows it … [Read More…] July 17, 2022
Like many of you, I watched in horror on Monday as news of the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park rolled in. The tragedy is immense: seven beautiful image-bearers slain, thirty-nine hospitalized, and, in a story that gripped all our hearts, a two-year old toddler orphaned of both his parents. So much … [Read More…] Three Sources of Evil
In the summers during my early teen years I would often travel with my younger siblings to visit my Grandpa and Grandma Miller in Missouri. The highlight of our visit was a trip to Branson. We’d go to the theme park, attend old-time country music shows, and eat way too much frozen custard. Branson … [Read More…] July 3, 2022
The decision handed down a few hours ago from the Supreme Court of the United States in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is a pivotal moment in the history of our country and a hopeful development for those who cherish the sanctity of life. In many ways, this decision signals a new … [Read More…] The Sacredness of Human Life
I still remember the day I first met Grandpa Friend in his hometown of Soap Lake in the irrigated farmlands of Eastern Washington. Krista and I had been dating awhile, and it was time to meet her extended family. LeRoy Friend raised cows to sell at auction, and was as salt-of-the-earth as they come. … [Read More…] June 26, 2022
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Today, all across the nation, we’re observing two holidays: Father’s Day and Juneteenth. Father’s Day has always held a special place in my heart. My Granddad, Jesse Hensarling Jr., was a pastor who modeled for me a life of sacrifice. My Grandpa, Eugene Miller, served in the Air Force and taught me the … [Read More…] June 19, 2022
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Like many students, I gravitated toward certain professors in seminary who then shaped my life in disproportionate ways. I still remember my first Missions class at Dallas Theological Seminary. Krista and I had spent our day attending a series of classes in our brand new schedule. Each one followed a predictable pattern. It was … [Read More…] June 12, 2022
