Here is a gorgeous diamondback rattlesnake. He is the property of Dan Breeding (dantheanimalman.com).  Dan is a remarkable animal expert who loves Jesus and does an amazing show with live animals to demonstrate creation over evolution and to share the gospel.  I encourage you to use Dan in your ministry (and try supporting him–his food bill for all his animals is well over 20k a year!). I am blessed to be able to handle his critters and sometimes to minister … →

Thanksgiving evokes many thoughts and images–family, food, blessings, and (for some reason) the Detroit Lions on TV. One of the icons of the season is the cornucopia–the horn-shaped symbol of an abundant harvest. It actually dates back to Greek mythology and the idea of a goat’s horn filled with milk for the baby Zeus, but don’t tell Grandma. We think of it as a reminder of the first thanksgiving celebrated by the pilgrims.   This is also the season we … →

When my children were much younger I developed a habit that I soon jettisoned because, well, it was stupid. Whenever I went on a trip I would bring them back a candy bar or some junk food like twinkies. Not a great way to lead your children to appreciate a healthy diet!Children love junk food. But a continual diet of that will not lead to ideal physical maturity. At an early age our children discovered a love for more robust … →

This week three days appear on the calendar worth noting. I am generally not one for special days, since the very practice of recognizing them as special again and again make them, well, less special. But this week I remember three days I hope you will pause to reflect on as well. The first was this past Sunday, November 9: The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. While we sit in safe America, rejoicing in our freedom (or … →

Whew. What a week. Hannah finished her season last weekend. Her team went on a tear and ended up # 2 in the entire state in volleyball. She is 13th in the whole state in service aces. Not bad for a sophomore. Then we went to nationals and faced fierce teams from all over. The eventual national champion is also the team that beat us for the NC state title. Not a bad deal. I finished this book. Whew. It … →