There is a feeling in the pit of me

that knows earth is home of the enemy

no corner of this place

or any amount of open space

can fully satisfy the craving

because this place is not my home

as long as the devil is free to roam

he is prince of the earth

and wants to spare no hearse

he wants every heart to turn to stone

and envies my God on the throne

it makes him sick to know I'm saved

spared from the eternal…

Growing up, I knew I had the perfect Mom.  She was endlessly supportive of me and my creative pursuits.    She read to me and my younger sister consistently and then when we were old enough, made sure we had library cards.  She loved reading so we loved to read.  She always made sure our friends were welcome.  There was always something in the oven or on the stove.  Birthdays were celebrated.  She taught Sunday school, drove us to piano lessons, dance lessons and even…

The Pulse Arts Conference is a 24 hour arts and worship conference designed to help you connect your passion for arts with your heart for God.  This event is hosted at Blackhawk Church.  You will be encouraged, equipped and challenged. Whether you’re a worship leader, musician, actor, technician, video producer, dancer or visual artist, we’ll explore how your art form can point others to God.  I've heard Josh Garrels…

A few weeks ago, someone disappointed me - profoundly.  I was hurt.  I was angry.  I was disillusioned and for a few days, I didn't want to trust anyone.  Other things joined in before God was done with me and then I did the unthinkable - I asked for forgiveness.  I apologized.  My pride stepped aside and my humility moved in.  I said I was sorry about how I reacted.  My friend said I hadn't done anything wrong but in my heart, I knew that my sin wasn't against him - but against God - for…

One of America's favorite movies of all time, Steven Spielberg's E.T. - the Extra Terrestrial, was a box office smash in 1982.  The boy and the alien became close friends as they learned to trust one another, became true friends and protected each other even as E.T. had to move on to his real home.  Neil Diamond's song to show the unique bond between the boy and home was called…

I remember the day my Mom found the tumor.  I was laying on her lap in the bedroom I shared with my sister.  We were sitting on the new twin beds my father and mother had argued about buying.  She was happy with her purchase and he wasn't but we finally had new beds after years of ones that others had discarded.  

I was laying on the bed with my head in my mother's lap and she was running her fingers through my hair.  Her hand stopped around my eye and I think she even said the words,…