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Life Goes On
2022-02-04 01:22
  My life prior to the day I came to Christ was a train wreck of sin, addiction, and self-centeredness. I have written some of the details about this phase of my existence previously an… Read More
The Narrow Road
2022-01-01 15:14
Jesus said, “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to li… Read More
Understanding Grace
2021-07-25 18:25
   “Until we come to that point of understanding what wretches we are; we will never understand the amazing grace of God. It takes a wretch like me to experience the amazing… Read More
CANCELED!
2021-04-22 00:09
You have almost certainly heard the term “virtue signaling” by now; it is a term that has received quite a bit of attention in the media as of late. According to Wikipedia, th… Read More
CANCELLED!
2021-04-22 00:09
You have almost certainly heard the term “virtue signaling” by now; it is a term that has received quite a bit of attention in the media as of late. According to Wikipedia, th… Read More
True Love
2021-01-04 00:28
  There can be no doubt that God loves us. After all, the Bible says God is love. No matter where you find yourself at this moment, even if maybe you don’t feel it, you can rest a… Read More
Welcome 2021!
2020-12-28 18:51
For most of us, 2020 is a year likely to go down as the one we most wish to forget. It was a challenging year to say the least; and as we welcome to 2021, we certainly are looking forward t… Read More
Apocalypse
2020-10-06 00:27
The rapture of the church is coming. The Bible is very clear about that and, while it is very true that no one knows the day or the hour, there are sure signs of its approaching. Looking aro… Read More
Vantage Point
2020-09-13 12:47
For the Christian, I think one of the most important verses in the entire New Testament is Romans 12:2: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God tran… Read More
Stealing Hope
2020-08-16 13:08
  The basis for the reality of the hope that Christians have is found in the Word of God, and that hope is derived from the understanding that the Bible relays a true story, with true t… Read More
Saints & Soldiers
2020-07-05 14:08
Two of my favorite fictional novels are This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti and The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. In the former, Peretti weaves together a very realistic storyline wit… Read More
Honor Among Thieves
2020-05-26 01:06
  Leon had carefully prepared for his day. He had several stops planned on his route and wanted to be sure he had the proper look. He chose his new Wrangler jeans, his favorite Carhartt… Read More
This Is Real
2020-04-17 10:49
  Time for some personal confession. Starting sometime in my late teen years, continuing all through my twenties, and into my early thirties, I was a professing atheist. And not a silen… Read More
My Place Of Safety
2020-03-29 14:11
I’m writing this blog from the safety of our home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The world is suddenly very different. We are on a statewide lockdown on executive order from our govern… Read More
To Get Where I Am Going
2020-02-01 18:14
Paul wrote his letter to the church in Colossae during his first Roman imprisonment sometime in the early AD 60s. Epaphras had shared the Gospel there and helped form the church; a church m… Read More
Before You Go
2020-01-05 19:29
Haisley Oaklynn McCormick grew up in a prestigious suburb surrounded by the well-heeled. Her parents net worth exceeded eight figures and Haisley was an only child. Her parents’ high… Read More
2019-12-29 02:34
  How many times have you made a steadfast New Year’s resolution, saying to yourself, this time it’s going to stick? Perhaps you even told your friends, made a pact with a f… Read More
White As Snow
2019-11-06 02:54
 I woke up the other day to our first, freshly fallen snow of the season. It wasn’t much, just enough to cover the roofs and the ground, but it was wonderful blanket of crisp, gle… Read More
His Grace Is Sufficient
2019-10-07 00:37
   There are those out there who will tell you becoming a Christian means having your “best life now”, that all your problems will disappear, that you will have happine… Read More
A House In Heaven
2019-08-18 23:50
Having previously written about the rapture of the church (click here to read that piece) hopefully we can agree that, even though we do not know the exact date or the hour, the signs tell… Read More
In The Blink Of An Eye
2019-07-15 00:43
  Many people wonder about the rapture. Is it real? When will it happen? Perhaps you’ve heard someone say that the word “rapture” isn’t even in the Bible, so why… Read More
To Be Counted Among The Wise
2019-06-17 01:33
  Solomon succeeded David as king of Israel about 970 B.C. We do not know with certainty his exact age when he became King, but a study of Scripture suggests he was born around 990 B.C… Read More
In The Shadow Of The Almighty
2019-04-28 12:11
  In today’s world, there are many situations that are difficult to face or that leave us feeling distraught, alone, and hopeless. It could be the health of a loved one, our finan… Read More
2019-03-10 19:54
  We often hear people talk about “the big picture.” Presumably they are referring to the greater outcome, the one that achieves the end goal or affects the greatest number… Read More
We Are Family
2019-01-28 00:11
  From the very time of his birth, Jacob’s life was set to be a tapestry of trial. His very name means “supplanter” or “deceitful”. He was a twin, born gra… Read More
With Fear & Trembling
2019-01-01 17:42
 Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Am I really a Christian”? Perhaps you recognize you have fallen for that same old sin once again or you’re just not sure there ha… Read More
A Joyous New Year
2018-12-26 02:20
  How many times have you made a steadfast New Year’s resolution, saying to yourself, this time it’s going to stick? Perhaps you even told your friends, made a pact with a f… Read More
Let’s Talk Turkey
2018-11-18 18:26
   Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. (Psalm 95:2) It’s Thanksgiving time in America. Time to enjoy my favorite meal of the entire yea… Read More
Vote 2018
2018-10-22 00:44
  With all the political ads running on TV and radio, and all the signs and billboards, one can hardly miss that election season is upon us once again here in the USA. Election day… Read More
STOP!
2018-09-21 10:11
  Whatever you are doing right now, stop! If you were even planning to do something right now, please stop! There is simply one thing you cannot wait any longer to take care of. So befo… Read More
Am I Going To Heaven?
2018-08-20 00:37
  We have all wondered, at one time or another, what will happen when we die. This question usually first comes to mind at some point in our childhood years, and is, perhaps, the s… Read More
Do I Really Need A Parachute?
2018-07-31 00:58
  Imagine the scene. You’re on a commercial airliner flying to the destination of your dream vacation. You’ve saved your money for several years to pay for this trip an… Read More
Where Do I Start?
2018-07-08 12:07
 Whether you are a new Christian or just curious as to what the Bible is all about, you’ve made the decision to start reading this important book. But the Bible is a really big bo… Read More
Right Before Our Eyes
2018-06-10 21:39
  In chapter 3 in the book of The Acts of the Apostles (or “Acts” for short) a story is told of man who was crippled from birth, who was brought daily to the temple, where h… Read More
That’s One Big Book!
2018-05-07 00:45
  A manuscript that is essentially the founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, which members of the recovery group call, ”The Big Book,” sold at auction recently for $2.4… Read More
Reviving The Soul
2018-04-29 12:36
   Those of you who have are regular readers of this blog probably already know that at one point in my life I had a bit of a problem with drugs and alcohol. For anyone new here, s… Read More
Walk Humbly
2018-04-08 22:13
  When I think of the word humble, two people come to mind: Jesus is the first, and my dad is the second. All throughout my life, my dad was a living example of humility. It seemed to c… Read More
Within And Without
2018-02-25 20:17
  I am no stranger to difficult times. Like most of us, I have struggled through many very painful and stressful circumstances and I have felt the inner turmoil that comes with them. It… Read More
And Justice For All
2018-02-04 18:57
   She was walking home from work one evening. She had made this walk dozens of times since she took the dinner shift at the restaurant where she worked. Almost always between 10:0… Read More
The Judge
2018-02-04 18:57
   She was walking home from work one evening. She had made this walk dozens of times since she took the dinner shift at the restaurant where she worked. Almost always between 10:0… Read More
Battle Ready
2018-01-21 16:08
  We face many challenges in life. Some of these challenges are of a personal nature, involving our work life, marriages, families, neighborhoods, finances, health, or more. Others are… Read More
Am I A Killer?
2018-01-07 21:56
  Never before in the history of the United States have we seen the depth of division we have experienced in the last few years. People stand on one side of the political spectrum… Read More
Happy New Year
2017-12-26 02:29
   How many times have you made a steadfast New Year’s resolution, saying to yourself, this time it’s going to stick? Perhaps you even told your friends, made a pact wi… Read More
We Were There
2017-11-30 11:31
 With Christmas approaching, most people are aware that the holiday exists to celebrate the day our Savior, Jesus Christ, came into the world in human form. But even with such awareness… Read More
How To Know God’s Will
2017-11-13 00:36
 A frequent question asked by Christians and non-Christians alike has to do with knowing God’s will for our lives. It seems people instinctively perceive there must be a purpose f… Read More
A Light For My Path
2017-11-13 00:36
 A frequent question asked by Christians and non-Christians alike has to do with knowing God’s will for our lives. It seems people instinctively perceive there must be a purpose f… Read More
Fearless!
2017-10-30 00:14
  Halloween is when we have little candy-seeking visitors knocking on our doors, dressed in their costumes, often with scary or creepy images designed to bring an element of the frightf… Read More
Good News For Christians
2017-10-16 01:16
  For the Christian, I think one of the most important verses in the entire New Testament is Romans 12:2: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let Go… Read More
Under The Magnolia Tree
2017-10-02 01:29
 Imagine a tree planted 178 years ago. That is exactly what we found on our vacation when we toured Historic Washington State Park on Arkansas. The magnolia tree, planted in 1839, now o… Read More
An Honest Man
2017-10-02 01:29
 Among the impressive sites we saw on our recent trip to Arkansas is a magnolia tree that was planted 178 years ago. Located in Historic Washington State Park in Arkansas, the magnolia… Read More
Feel The Love
2017-09-19 01:29
 At one time or another, most of us have had the often dreaded experience of a performance review from our employer. A typical review involves a job description or standard against whic… Read More
Imperfect…Just Like Me
2017-09-05 01:54
  When you think about the Bible, what comes to mind? Specifically, with regards to the characters in the Bible, do you think of them as role model types…the kind of perfect peop… Read More
In God We Trust
2017-08-20 18:06
 It is easy to speak of trusting the Lord in a crisis situation and to cite Bible verses about his faithfulness and dependability. There are many such verses in the Bible and reading th… Read More
Winners
2017-07-31 02:28
 Jesus told us we would have troubles and sorrow in this world (see John 16:33). The world we live in exists in a fallen state; imperfect due to the sin that entered it in the Garden of… Read More
Real Love
2017-07-10 00:37
  There can be little doubt that people are interested in love. We talk about it, we sing about it, we spend our lives looking for it. Studies have shown love to be one of our most basi… Read More
There’s A God In Heaven Who Loves You!
2017-06-26 01:26
 According to an article published in Psychology Today1, all of us have an intense desire to be loved. The article was written by Raj Raghunathan, PhD, who wrote, “The need to be… Read More
Thru The Storm
2017-06-11 20:43
  In today’s world, it doesn’t seem to matter where you live, there are hot button issues of all kinds. News headlines, editorials, blogs, and social media feeds flow r… Read More
Waterfalls
2017-05-30 00:53
Donna and I just completed our annual Memorial Day weekend getaway, once again visiting Lake Superior. This year, we were along the North Shore, near Grand Marais and Grand Portage, almost… Read More
True Confessions
2017-05-08 01:59
  Would it be fair to say that you have something in your past that you wish you wouldn’t have done? Something you regret? Someone you hurt you wish you hadn’t? A dark momen… Read More
The End
2017-04-24 11:41
For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. (1 Thessalonians 5:2) As you look at the world around you, what do you see… Read More
2017-04-24 11:41
For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. (1 Thessalonians 5:2) As you look at the world around you, what do you see… Read More
Your Stalker
2017-04-03 00:13
   Everyone has a stalker. You may not ever see him, or even know that he’s there, but he’s watching you. He watches you when you wake up in the morning, he watches whi… Read More
Before Anyone Else
2017-03-26 23:51
BAE. Before anyone else. A term to describe the most significant person in your life. Most use the term to describe their significant other; so, for example, I would say that my wife is BAE… Read More
2017-03-12 13:07
As an Irish-American, St. Patrick’s Day has always held a special place in my heart. But just why do we celebrate? Who was St. Patrick and why was he so important? Let’s take a… Read More
Conspiracy Theory 2
2017-03-06 11:41
True or false: science has proven conclusively that the earth is billions of years old. False. Almost all of us have grown up being taught that the earth is billions of years old, that we e… Read More
The Heat Is On
2017-02-14 11:41
   Being from Minnesota it may be a strange time of year to talk about summer heat, but to make my point in this blog it is necessary that I recall the excessive heat and humidity… Read More
Am I A Fool?
2017-01-30 00:20
“As dead flies cause even a bottle of perfume to stink, so a little foolishness spoils great wisdom and honor.”  (Ecclesiastes 10:1) No one wants to be accused of foolishnes… Read More
Funeral For A Friend
2017-01-23 01:02
 Jones, Seth Robert, age 31, of St. Paul, died tragically in a traffic accident on Jan. 20. Star salesman for Hillside Technology Solutions in Minneapolis. Seth is survived by his lovin… Read More
Cashing In
2017-01-15 21:14
Most of us in the USA grew up being taught to invest our monetary resources wisely and to plan for the future. These budgetary lessons came mostly from our parents; but we also learned them… Read More
Everyone Needs Jesus…Even You
2017-01-09 02:12
“Our idea of God tells us more about ourselves than about Him.” -Thomas Merton It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you believe (or don’t… Read More
A Den Of Thieves
2017-01-02 00:15
    In Jesus’ day, it was customary for every devout Jewish male over the age of 12, to make the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the Passover feast. Men traveled great dis… Read More
A New Year’s Resolution
2016-12-27 11:52
  How many times have you made a steadfast New Year’s resolution, saying to yourself, this time it’s going to stick? Perhaps you even told your friends, made a pact with a f… Read More
2016-12-11 20:12
Christmas is almost upon us once again, and many of us are busy making those last minute shopping trips to find just the right gift for that special friend or family member. And whether or… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!
2016-11-23 11:41
  Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. (Psalm 95:1-2) It&r&hell…Read More
Where Does Truth Come From?
2016-11-19 18:02
  One thing has become very clear in the United States this year; across our society we have very differing views on morality. As the presidential election drew near, it seemed almost a… Read More
Cross Training
2016-11-14 11:37
  Almost everywhere we turn these days, we are bombarded with advertising about our health. Fitness centers offer us easy, 24 hour access, state-of-the-art exercise equipment, personal… Read More
Safe Harbor
2016-10-31 02:11
    Road tripping with my husband is perhaps my favorite thing to do these days. We both work a lot of hours and combined with our long commutes, our work weeks tend to be exh… Read More
Dave
2016-10-17 00:51
  Dave grew up a country kid, on the family farm, the youngest of 8 brothers. And while his brothers were the handsome, athletic types always popular with the girls, Dave was rugged and… Read More
More Than The Sum Of Your Parts
2016-10-06 01:46
 Not all of us are good at math, but most of us can manage the simple calculations of life. Adding up the pennies in our pocket, for instance, or subtracting the dollars from our wallet… Read More
Eventually, You Will Do This…
2016-09-13 17:24
  Connor had a dilemma on his hands. He took on a side job, helping someone with a building project. It wasn’t his normal line of work; he normally worked in a small company in sh… Read More
Labor Day
2016-09-02 10:33
   Labor Day is a national tribute to the contributions American workers have made to the strength and well-being of our country. The origins of Labor Day can be traced back to a c… Read More
A Small Problem
2016-08-25 01:33
  When the Apostle Paul sailed for Rome (see Acts 27) it was a perilous journey. In our day and age of luxury cruise ships and monstrous military vessels, it may be somewhat hard to ima… Read More
Payday
2016-08-08 00:23
   Most of us go to work on a regular basis; enduring traffic congested commutes, long hours, physically demanding tasks, bad bosses, gossiping coworkers, impossibly busy schedules… Read More
Trying Times
2016-07-18 10:37
  It seems that we daily read of another terror attack somewhere in the world or some measure of strife between people groups. From the Orlando nightclub attack to the most recent attac… Read More
The Watchmaker
2016-07-05 12:12
  How do you know there is a watchmaker? Because there is a watch! If you take a moment to look at the timepiece strapped to your wrist, or located in your pocket, or if you’re on… Read More
583 More
2016-06-20 10:26
One year ago my wife and I started ReignDrops.org in the most modest way. We simply penned “583 Words” and posted them on the Internet. We wanted to share the Gospel with the wo… Read More
Walk This Way
2016-06-01 00:07
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word… Read More
Memorial Day
2016-05-25 10:22
Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was created as a time to remember and honor those who have given their lives in service to the United States. Originally born out of the Civil… Read More
Technologically Challenged
2016-05-15 19:01
    In today’s world, technology is everywhere. Whether it’s the personal computers we use at home, the tablets we use on the go, our mobile phones, or even our au… Read More
Prince
2016-04-26 10:27
It is not often a musician from Minnesota becomes a giant, international phenomenon, but that is just what Prince Rogers Nelson became. Better known simply as “Prince”, this sin… Read More
A Season Of Hope
2016-04-18 10:20
  Spring is here! The trees are budding, the birds are singing, and there are tell-tale signs everywhere reminding us of the hope for a new season and new life. Putting your Faith in Ch… Read More
How To Be Perfect…
2016-04-06 00:44
  Few of us would claim perfection, and most of us would admit to having experienced some period of rebellion or failure in our lives, albeit to varying extents. But can we recover from… Read More
A Moment Of Clarity
2016-03-28 10:52
It was a Wednesday night and Joey normally worked third shift but one of his favorite bands was playing in town and he could go if he didn’t have to work, so he asked permission to co… Read More
Sunday’s Coming!
2016-03-23 00:38
“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the g… Read More

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