Forward Ever, Backward Never
When I was in Africa last month, I learned a lot about the history of Ghana. One of the most fascinating aspects was learning about Ghana’s first President Kwame Nkrumah. His presidency ended suddenly in 1966 when he was overthrown by a military coup when he was out of the country. It has even been suggested that the CIA had a hand in it. Crazy … Continue reading Forward Ever, Backward Never
Five Shocking Things About the Story of Jonah
We all know that the story of Jonah is downright shocking. It’s the kind of story that grabs the attention of children, which is why it is often taught in Sunday School. But I think sometimes we don’t ever get beyond our surface level, Sunday School understanding. If you ask me, the story of Jonah is the greatest short story ever written. The story of … Continue reading Five Shocking Things About the Story of Jonah
When Grandpa Stegeman Passed Away
Most of us have memories of when someone close to us died. That is definitely the case for me when my Grandpa passed away back in December of 1995. For some time, we knew that Grandpa Stegeman was not well and would soon enter eternity. Our family had visited Grandpa almost every day in the preceding weeks and it was hard to watch him deteriorate. … Continue reading When Grandpa Stegeman Passed Away
Shepherd the Flock 