Category Archives: Blog

As another year winds down and we start “all over again”, I’ve felt compelled to share why I believe in God and His Son, Jesus Christ. The reason is really very simple (although it took me many years to fully … Continue reading →

A busy work day. A poor night’s sleep. Back pain. An unexpected bill. A kid’s sick. The roof is leaking. The car needs an unexpected repair. That’s life. The unexpected comes, and with it the feelings of anxiety and overwhelming … Continue reading →

Mt recent trip to Guatemala was awesome, but it was also tough. It’s been 5 years since my last international medical trip, where I first went to the southern region of the Dominican Republic. I suppose I had somewhat forgotten … Continue reading →

Do you believe in sin? As each day passes, the more I understand the reality and truth of sin. For many, sin is thought of as an ugly word, exemplifying lying and cheating, lust, and hate. For many years I … Continue reading →

In my 20’s, I really questioned God’s existence to the point of becoming agnostic. There were multiple reasons for this, but one in particular comes to mind. Although my life, at the time, seemingly was coming together, I really didn’t … Continue reading →

How do we, as humankind, explain ourselves? In this vast universe that we continue to learn more about, how do we give account of our presence? Most people’s response likely will depend on their background and upbringing, with exposure to … Continue reading →

Thanks to social media, I’ve recently caught-up with an old friend of mine from my college days at WVU (this is one thing I really do like about Facebook, etc.). We haven’t spoken in nearly 12 years, as life took … Continue reading →

A few years ago, I watched the movie “Taken.” It terrified me. Although the movie does have the typical overdosed action scenes and highly improbable happy ending (which, of course, I loved!), the underlying truth and evil of human sex … Continue reading →

The world we live in is broken. There is a fundamental flaw at its core. This has been the theme throughout human history. Look in the history books. Watch the current news. War, famine, hatred, and death. We are surrounded … Continue reading →

R. Edward and Karen Wilson will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on March 6. Yes, my mom and dad’s marriage has lasted, with most people noting its stronger now than ever before. That deserves recognition. That deserves congratulations. That deserves … Continue reading →