"When we find a redemptive perspective in our suffering, it ceases to be suffering." Victor Frankyl Yesterday, my wife posted a picture of me on Facebook as I was beginning a new course of treatment. It is that post which has even led me to write anything at all about my R.A. Many people expressed … Continue reading Redemptive Suffering
The call for genuine faith.
I remember hearing a story about a man who would walk high wires. High wires acts are something I can not even wrap my mind around seeing as how just the thought of hanging christmas lights outside while standing on a 6 foot ladder leaves my knees shaking. This man was performing on a high wire … Continue reading The call for genuine faith.
This is the Day…
It almost seems impossible that some teenager could go through today with no actual recollection of what took place on 9/11/01. For anyone who can remember it will surely be a day and moment forever etched into our minds for as long as we are capable of remembering. The emotions that swelled up within everyone … Continue reading This is the Day…
Convert or Die (thoughts on ISIL and grace)
I read this past week the comments made by our Duck Dynasty brethren concerning the terrorists in the Middle East. In full disclosure, I read some but not all of what was discussed between Phil Robertson and the interviewer. The comment was made "we should tell them to convert to Christianity or kill them". … Continue reading Convert or Die (thoughts on ISIL and grace)
The Reality of the Gospel
There may be nothing more hindering to the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ than the millions who claim to be changed by it. This is not some attempt at settling long disputes on whether humankind is "needed" for the spread of the gospel or not because "even the rocks cry out". Instead, I … Continue reading The Reality of the Gospel
When 2 years is more than just 2 years.
This day two years ago I ate tacos. There was nothing unusually special about the tacos that Saturday evening. In fact, there was nothing too unusual about the night as a whole. My wife and I were invited to enjoy a dinner with my parents and sister. My brother had recently graduated from college and … Continue reading When 2 years is more than just 2 years.
“Love” of the Unknown
It takes little to no effort to gain some type of surface level knowledge on any given subject. I have the ability to discuss professional tennis for about 3-5 minutes and then I find myself reciting the words "Pete Sampras was really hairy". Perhaps no other invention has allowed us to be content with this … Continue reading “Love” of the Unknown
A Father and his Son
The past year has presented some new opportunities for myself. I became a father on June 24 to my beautiful daughter Camille. August 19 found me in front of my home church being given the opportunity beyond anything I could have dreamed. The position of college and young adults pastor at Westside. I start with … Continue reading A Father and his Son
A Wedding
I am a fan of weddings. It may not come across as the most manly thing to say but it would be a lie to communicate it any other way. I am someone who enjoys being apart of "moments". It is why every time I watch a baseball game my first thought is "I may … Continue reading A Wedding
One of April’s Fools.
April 1st is traditionaly a day of pranks and jokes. I have been on both ends of the spectrum. It really gives one the excuse to get away with things that would never work 364 days a year. As enjoyable as pranks and all can be on this day, the first thing that comes to … Continue reading One of April’s Fools.
Ryan Frontz 