let you in on a secret

It’s been 2,273 days (almost 6.25 years) since I launched my second book. (The first book is a different story for a different email.) Since then, I’ve published another 10 books. Plus a handful of short stories. Some days it feels pretty random.  Other...

I failed (I’m sorry)

Reader Ian responded to last week’s e-mail and asked, “What about your new book? is it finished yet or when will it be available to buy?” Well, this is where I failed.  I thought I could get it all wrapped up and out this weekend.  I was hoping to...

If it wasn’t clear how He felt…

He is Risen! That’s my joyful shout this time of the year.  I hope you are well on your way to celebrating the resurrection this weekend! But that also means that a couple days ago, my wife and I celebrated Passover.  We’ve done it every year for the last...

Reading Exodus is like landing in Oz

Biblical archaeology is sometimes an oxymoron, other times utterly fascinating! I continue to read through my Bible this year. It’s a discipline I recommend every believer undertake. There simply is no other way to get the benefits it affords. Where am I now? ...

A plague of disrespect

My first advice to anyone asking me how to get more spiritually serious is “read the Bible”. It is the first step to reversing the curse of ignorance and biblical illiteracy.  These two factors literally “plague” Christians all over the world...