Book Review: Pete Maravich, The Authorized Biography of Pistol Pete (Wayne Federman & Marshall Terrill, 2006)

One of the absolute best biographies I have ever read. I was 4 years old when Pete Maravich retired, so I don't remember watching him play while he was still active. I was 12 years old when he died, so I don't even remember hearing much about him until after he was gone. This book …

Where Are The Nine?

When I was coming home last night after my first day on a new job, I was very tired. It's the good kind of tired, but still... I was worn out. I've been trying this year to keep this blog up on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, but I didn't know if I'd be able …

Book Review: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, A Visual History (Melissa Wagner, Tim Lybarger, Jenna McGuiggan, 2019)

This book was delightful! A very intimate opportunity to walk around behind the scenes at Mister Rogers' neighborhood and visit with all of the people that made it such a special place through the years. A true anthology from cover to cover, and the countless pictures made me feel like I was there in Pittsburgh …

The Resolve of Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego

One of my favorite stories in the Old Testament is about the resolve of Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego, and this is not the first time I've written about it. I know most people are familiar with what happened in Daniel 3, however if you aren't, I can give you a very brief synopsis. These three …

Book Review: When God Doesn’t Fix It (Laura Story, 2015)

One of my favorite books of all-time. Laura's honesty and transparency are equal parts refreshing and encouraging. I found something in almost every page of her story that spoke to me, because she is allowing God to speak through her. In many ways, this book is a perfect companion to the MercyMe song "Even If," …

Way Too Early Top 10 Books for 2022

With 1/3 of the year in the rear-view mirror and 1/3 of my reading list for the year complete (50 books to date), these are my favorite books that I've read so far this year. Before I get into my Top Ten List, there are a few books that were very good but were just …

Why I Don’t Oscillate

We bought a few space heaters to help us get through a cold spell a few weeks earlier in the year when our HVAC system went out in our house. We kept them around until the unit was replaced and now the boxes they came in are sitting in storage in case we need them …

Book Review: The Red Sea Rules (Robert J. Morgan, 2001)

The personal impact of what we read depends much upon timing and where we are at in our lives when we encounter the pages of a particular story. I discovered this book at just the right time in my life, and I've already purchased an additional copy for a friend of mine who also needed …

Book Review: The Grave Robber (2014)

One of my favorite things to do is look for books at Barnes & Noble, McKays, or Books-a-Million. Sometimes I know exactly which book I’m going in for, but other times I go in planning to buy a book or two, and I’m open to whatever interesting books I can find. As I walk from …

A Beautiful Story

The Newsboys have a song called Beautiful Story that is very rich in Scripture. The song opens with these words: I would've lost heart had I not believed (Psalm 27:13, NKJV)You know all the plans You have for me (Jeremiah 29:11, CSB)I would've lost heart had I not resolvedThere is no good thing that You …