This is a Mojave Rattlesnake. Yep, a rattler. These things pack the most deadly venom of any in the species, more deadly than the most insecure, virulent blogger haha. This is one of my many excellent students, Melissa, who is also fearless around serpents. Boldness!

In an earlier post I listed a group of books I had read recently that in my mind helped with understanding culture today. The previous list came from “secular” sources, i.e. not professing believers. This list comes from writers who are followers of Christ. Many related to the “emerging church movement” or “emergent” or some similar name. Of course I do not agree with everything each person wrote; that is not the point. I don’t even agree with everything I … →

Radically changed aptly depicts the impact of the gospel on young Bill. His combination of wild hair, torn jeans, shoeless feet, and tie-dyed T-shirt manifests how recent was his conversion to Christianity. His appearance belies his unusual intelligence. On a particular Sunday soon after his conversion, Bill determined to attend a local congregation for fellowship and nurture beyond his college Bible study. Across the street from the campus sat the college church, filled weekly with well dressed and conservative members. … →

Dan Breeding, the owner of this python from creaturesofcreation.com, with me and a big python. Dan had worked briefly with Steve Irwin in the past. I just saw this newsflash at FoxNewss.com: ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin Killed by Stingray on Great Barrier Reef Monday, September 04, 2006 CAIRNS, Australia — Steve Irwin, the hugely popular Australian television personality and conservationist known as the “Crocodile Hunter,” was killed Monday by a stingray while filming off the Great Barrier Reef. He was … →

Whew! Life is so crazy with classes starting so I again forgot a photo. Here we have me with my lovely daughter Hannah (L) and the daughter of one of my buddies, Michelle Landry (R). Well, Michelle is the daughter, Mike, pastor of Sarasota Baptist Church, is my buddy. Michelle is my buddy too as is her sister, Beth. Beth is about to get married to Steve, a new student at SEBTS. So, a daughter of a buddy is coming … →