What would you ask for if you had but only one wish? It is believed that the tradition of candles on a cake can be traced back to the Greeks, who adorned cakes to honor the goddess Artemis. It is thought that candles represented light from the moon, a symbol associated with Artemis. And it …
Think about the meaningful friendships you have. Maybe right now you think of your spouse, college roommate, neighbor, classmate, teammate, coach, that lifelong friend, or maybe someone else. Now ask yourself; did that relationship happen by accident or did it take work? The phrases “I know him like a brother” or “I know her inside …
Where I live, this summer has been exceptionally hot and dry. The temperature has been above normal. We went weeks without any meaningful rain. This past weekend we had a torrential downpour, dumping close to three inches of rain in a short period of time. In addition to the rain, high winds downed power lines …
We live in a world that runs like clockwork. Everyone and everything are predictable. No surprises. Nothing bad ever happens. What is planned for always happens. And unlike what Billy Joel sings, the good do not die young. Wait? What? You are right now shaking your head, “What world do you live in, Dave?” I …
This is the fifth and final chapter in sharing pieces of my story. I never fail to be amazed, not about my role in these stories, but rather, amazed at the lengths God goes to pursue you and me. His love for us is reckless and relentless. My story is my story. Your story is …
This is chapter four in how God has and continues to pursue me. It is God who is to be cheered in and through these chapters. While my story is unique to me, you too have a story unique just to you. After Jesus healed a demon possessed man, here were his instructions to the …