Category Archives: Daily Grind Counter

Dealing With Unemployment

About six years ago, our family went through a period of unemployment. Fear and bitterness consumed me, and although I knew in my head I needed to cling hard to God, my heart propelled me in the other direction. Through that experience I learned, experientially, God is good even whenRead the Rest…

What Cycle Are You In?

The Cycle of Surviving Isn’t that how we feel some days? We worry. “What about that child? Will she ever get into a college? What if she doesn’t get in? How will she take care of herself?” We feel helpless. “I have to find a way to get her in.Read the Rest…

A New Legacy is Born

My wife is due next Monday, January 23, 2012. If she doesn’t deliver by then, we’re scheduled for an induction at 6:30 am next Wednesday. Right now, it’s Friday evening, the 20th. I’m biting  my nails. Of course I’m excited. I can’t wait to see my son. I look forwardRead the Rest…

Help! My Teen’s Out of Control!

One afternoon while preparing dinner, Pat and her daughter got in a fight over…a pickle. Yes, a pickle. This soon escalated to all out war. Pat’s daughter hurled nasty words, and Pat reacted, saying things she regretted. Pat’s daughter stormed to her room, slamming the door behind her. Frustrated, PatRead the Rest…

Nefarious, Merchant of Souls

In November I was invited to a screening of Nefarious I, Merchant of Souls, a documentary on the “modern slavery” movement. I had no knowledge of Exodus Cry nor  the impact this film would have on my spirit. Nefarious I, Merchant of Souls is, if I’m honest, a sickening filmRead the Rest…