A traveler arrives at the foot of a high mountain that he must get to the other side of. He looks one way and sees a path that appears well-worn, free of thicket, and wide. He looks the other way and sees a path that is narrow, full of thicket, and less worn. He knows he must choose wisely, or he may not make it to the other side. Continue reading
Submitted by Andy McIlvain.
My grandson Damon is 6 years old. Like most children his age, he is exuberant about life. He gets excited, I mean really excited about what interests him or what is new and different. For Damon there are degrees of excitement. He uses different words, like “Wow” or “Easy Peasy” to mark the degrees. However, the Damon seal of approval is Continue reading
“I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no regard for them. Away with the sound of your song! I will not listen to the music of your harps.” (Amos 5:21-23) These are odd words to have come from the Lord Almighty! Are not these the very things he commanded? Continue reading
Submitted by Andy McIlvain.
One my previous occupations was managing an animal shelter. I was also an Animal Cop. One time I went to a home, I was amused by what I saw. There was no violation of the law. The cats, each weighing twelve to fifteen pounds, were tethered to the front porch by long strings of yarn. Continue reading
In the wake of the 2015 San Bernardino mass shooting, the New York Daily News ran the headline, “God Isn’t Fixing This,” on its cover page. The article criticized certain politicians for asking for prayer following the shooting, saying, “prayers aren’t working.” The headline led to the #GodIsntFixingThis movement. Continue reading
Submitted by Andy McIlvain.
“Slow Down!”
My lovely wife has said this to me many times over the years whether driving a car or working on a project at home. I have always been a high achiever, type A, self-actualizing and fast. I have for as long as I can remember been a speedaholic. Continue reading
I had just returned from a Christian festival as a mid-teen. My friend had invited me. It was my first exposure to a large group of Christians. I realized quickly that the people at that festival had something I did not. I wanted it! Continue reading
