Category Archives: This I know

A series of posts about the God I knew as a child – the God in whom I still believe. Written for my next planned book, “This I know.”

Carry On, My Extravagant Son

Posted on September 10, 2010 by me

When we hear the word “prodigal” today, we tend to think “wayward” or “wandering.” However, the word actually means “wasteful” or “extravagant.” As a joke, people will often greet someone who returns after an absence with “the prodigal returns!” I … Continue reading →

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When God Ran

Posted on September 6, 2010 by me

My former pastor and continued friend, Ken Blue, calls the parable of the Prodigal Son The Greatest Story Ever Told. I am guessing that of all of Jesus’ parables, this one — found only in the Gospel of Luke (15:11-32) … Continue reading →

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I Love To Tell the Story

Posted on August 30, 2010 by me

One of my favorite songs from Sunday School was I Love To Tell the Story. I haven’t heard the song in years, but it seems like just yesterday I was singing it in the back seat of our car on … Continue reading →

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Even in the Darkest Moments

Posted on August 28, 2010 by me

For children, as you may recall, the world is a very unsettling place. Parents often take the place of God for children, which is one of the reasons I believe God invented them. Parents model God to their children. Parents, … Continue reading →

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