What’s one thing that would instantly improve your city? I've heard this illustration from Todd Friel. If your car were broken down, and you were in a shady part of town, and a group of men were walking towards you, would it make you feel better if you knew they were just leaving a Bible … Continue reading Christ Improves Every City

Who is your favorite cartoon character? I like all of the cartoons that I watched as a child: Scooby Doo, Static Shock, Batman, Batman Beyond, etc. I even enjoyed Dexter's Laboratory. Those cartoons were fun as a child. I enjoy watching my children watch the entertainment I used to watch. However, I have put those … Continue reading I Don’t Have One

Have you ever regretted reading a book — which one and why? I don't typically read books I don't like. I'm not a fan of mystery, thriller, or horror. So I have never regretted reading a book. Each experience has helped me learn more about the human condition. That doesn't mean I haven't read books … Continue reading I Have Never Regretted Reading A Book

What’s the best and worst airport you’ve been to? One of the hardest things about being a Christian pastor, author, and father is being poor. I don't go to airports. I don't fly. It's not that I wouldn't like to. I just need to pay my mortgage. I've only flown twice. Once to New Jersey … Continue reading I’ve Only Been to Two Airports

What’s the most annoying trope in books or movies? I've always found it irritating that movies make dads out to be idiots. Men have written great works of literature, made beautiful art, and wrote beautiful music. Men were designed by God to work, provide for the family, protect the family, and lead the home. Men … Continue reading It’s Annoying that Movies Make Dads Out to Be Idiots

If you could relive one year of your life, which one would it be? There are many good times in my life. I had a great childhood, loving parents, and great people who invested in me. I've had a great life. It wasn't perfect. We were poor - I still am; I committed terrible sins, … Continue reading I Wouldn’t Go Back – I’m Looking Forward to My Eternal Prize

What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done when no one was watching? When I was single, it was tempting to play video games and waste time. However, I took up the free time I had to grow spiritually in the Lord. I started reading the Bible every day for several hours. I read the Bible … Continue reading I Read My Bible and Prayed Instead of Playing Video Games

What’s something you do completely differently from how you were raised? I lead my family, my wife and three kids in family worship every night before bed. It doesn't take long, about five minutes. We read from the Bible every night. We pick out a passage of Scripture, explain what it means, and show how … Continue reading We read the Scriptures Every Night Before Bed

What are your favorite 5 apps on your phone? I enjoy studying the Bible. Therefore, all my apps help me to engage with it better. The Blue Letter Bible app is a free Bible Study App. It allows for multiple translations to be read side by side. I have the LSB on the left and … Continue reading Top 5 Apps on My Phone