He Spills the Gospel

Oct 17, 2024 | Books, Reflection

“Who’s the kid that just got baptized? I’ve never seen him before, but there’s a massive group of friends waiting to hug and congratulate him!” “You don’t know him?” Graham asked, “He was in Hudson’s room at...

Christ My Only Hope ~ The Life Story of Yamuragiye Cyprien

Sep 18, 2024 | Books, Bragging

I have this sweet set of three birds, clay painted turquoise, one of those purchases I didn’t even have to think about when I spotted them years ago in a little shop. Birds. Turquoise. Perfectly imperfect in the hand-crafted design and paint.     This morning I...

How to Stay Married, The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told ~ Book Review

Jul 19, 2024 | Books

Well, buckle up. This is not a book I would suggest for every person I know. But if you’re interested a real, honest, guttural, and absolutely redemptive  memoir, this story is for you. The writing is among the best I’ve ever read. And I absolutely could...

Today is mine. Tomorrow is none of my business.

Feb 20, 2023 | Books, Reflection

“Is it our business to pry into what may happen tomorrow? It is a difficult and painful exercise which saps the strength and uses up the time given us today. Once we give ourselves up to God, shall we attempt to get hold of what never belonged to us – tomorrow?...

When Kids Talk with their Eyes

Jan 14, 2017 | Books, Family, Reflection

“I wish I could have a whole conversation with him about these things, see what he thinks about them.” “Well, Dad, take him to dinner. If you offer Chipotle he won’t turn you down, and you’ll have his undivided attention over a grilled...

Feast for Theives by Marcus Brotherton ~ Cappy’s Review

Jan 14, 2015 | Books

I gave this book to three important men in my life last month ~ my father, Corbin’s father, and our pastor. I was hoping at least one of the dads would pass it back for me to read, but no luck. My father has turned it into a stylistic reference guide for his own...