In the summer of 2003, a Zornes family meeting was called. Mom and Dad and all the siblings were gathered together and entrusted with some exciting news. We were told it was very important to keep it secret. I as an over-literal eight year old, of course dutifully kept the secret to this day. But, on this occasion, 20 years later, I’m confident it is probably safe to reveal: Mom was pregnant. It is certainly not a secret, however, the …
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This has been an election cycle for the ages! Today, January 20th, 2021 Joe Biden will be sworn in as the new president of the United States. Some are saddened, even angry, others rejoice and are hopeful. The events leading up to the election and inauguration have been filled with chaos and controversy and the nation as a whole seems to have had a carpet ripped out from under its feet. But to frame the events that have happened this …
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse... …
In J.R.R. Tolkein’s “The Hobbit,” a tale is told of a band of dwarves who set out to reclaim their ancestor’s mountain. It was once very much like a castle mined deep into the Lonely Mountain. But many years ago a dragon invaded the mountain, displacing and killing many of the dwarves who called it their home. He claimed all the treasure for his own and dwelt there for many years unchallenged. He struck fear in the heart of all …
"Christianity is not a religion, it's a relationship." If you have been around Christianity for any amount of time, you have probably heard this phrase in one way, shape, or form. Should it remain a staple in 'Christianese,' or should it be excommunicated along with other phrases like "God helps those who help themselves" and "God won't give you more than you can handle?" …
Why is our society crumbling before our eyes? Because the Gospel is absent from our public square. …
WILLIS STOTT CHRISTIE 1926-2020 Grandpa Christie, gathered to his fathers and into glory on the Thirtieth of April in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty. One of our longest, most cherished family traditions is Thanksgiving Dinner at Grandpa and Grandma Christie’s house in Cheyenne. We’ve done this as long as I’ve been alive and before. Before the meal, we’d gather around, sometimes dozens of relatives, hold hands in a circle and give thanks before serving up. Grandpa …
Rick Semin, I simply knew him as “Coach Rick.” It’s been one year since he departed this life to be in the eternal presence of our Lord. All who knew him would agree we lost him too soon. It was sudden, unexpected, tragic. But one year later I’ve had some time to think about all the wonderful memories we shared together. He was my coach from 8th grade all the way through High School. We had good seasons, we had …
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. Matthew 28:2-4 What a glorious morning! Early did the women rise and go to the tomb. But they were met with a very different scene than …
And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. Isaiah 53:9 The apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans told us that the wages of sin is death. The rate is non-negotiable. Thus, if the Messiah was come to be the substitute for sinners, death would be the price. Praise God this was a price he was willing to pay. …