Libby was a member of a church where I served, and over the years, we became great friends. We spent hours discussing genealogy and history. She let me hold her prized possession, a revolver that her grandfather carried in the Civil War. Libby’s favorite movie was The Shawshank Redemption, and she was insistent that I…
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The Treasure, the Pearl, and the King
When I was young, my mom took me to the theater to see the movie, “Treasure Island.” Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s book, it was my introduction to pirates and buried treasure. I loved it. Long before there was Captain Jack Sparrow, there was Long John Silver. Sadly, most people today hear that name and…
Read MoreKeep the Faith: The Kingdom Is Growing
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I love stories. Maybe that’s why I enjoy reading. I also love telling stories, although my kids say I tend to repeat the same stories over and over. They’re wrong, of course, but for some reason, when we’re all together, and I ask, ‘Did I ever tell you…?”…
Read MoreWhere the Voice Gets Clear: The Word and the Spirit
When I was in ninth grade, I got a very cool gift that I wish I still had. It was a shortwave radio, but it also had tons of other frequencies. I could listen to police and emergency crews, air traffic controllers at a nearby airport, and broadcasts from countries all over the world. I…
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