Real Stuff My Dad Says 42: Sometimes “I’m Sorry” Just Isn’t Good Enough
In the reality show Survivor, lying and backstabbing is an inevitable part of the game. The crazy thing is when someone lies and hurts someone and then offers what my…
The Big Picture Podcast 34: Fire in the Theater!
You can’t yell “FIRE” in a theater. We all know that, right? It would cause a panic, people would get trampled, some maybe even killed. You can’t do it. And you wouldn’t…
Blending Your StepFamily 13: Is Blood Always Thicker Than Water?
They say that blood is thicker than water meaning that blood family ties are stronger than other ties. Janet loved her stepson, James, as her own. His birth mom had…
Confessions Of A Closet Christian 17: Why Do We Think That the Gospel is Obvious?
Growing up I had what I'll call an "of course" attitude. "Of course" I got straight As. "Of course" I was captain of the girls' varsity soccer team. "Of course"…
Carty’s Contemporary Classics VIDEO: Sinless Anger
Hurt, fear, frustration, feelings of injustice. We all experience thes, but then what? Anger, rage, destruction? In this week’s podcast, Jay maps out the path of getting angry without sinning.…
To The Churches 11: The Proverbs 31 Woman, Part 4
Proverbs 31:17-18 (NIV) She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out…
Reflections of Grace 1: 10 STEPS TO HEALING FROM CHILDHOOD ABUSE, Step One – Breaking the Silence
As I kick off my podcast, I'll begin by introducing myself and then dive into our first series: 10 Steps to Healing from Childhood Abuse. Step One …Breaking the silence…
Jesus in HD 42: The Fingerprints of Providence
Jesus pronounced this amazing blessing on His people: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” An amazing blessing to be sure. But is it an empty…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 41: A Hunk of Rock or A Masterpiece?
It took Michelangelo six years to carve one of his greatest works, the statue of David. When asked why his masterpiece took so long, his reply was simple: “Once I…
The Big Picture Podcast 33: Christian Utopia?
This week’s podcast is part two of a mini-series we’re doing on the problem of ‘Utopianism’, and if you tuned in last week, you heard our friend the Late ‘Boomer’s…