Unleashed

“You have no idea the freedom that is waiting for you on the other side of obedience.” I actually said this spiritual gem of a sentence to my dog other …

Fathering the Son of God

Look at the breathtaking relationship Jesus enjoyed with God the Father. There is a lot in the scripture about their intimacy. See the way Jesus talks to and about his …

Big Dog with a Small Mind

On the way home from Dallas this week we visited Don and Sabre in Amarillo. Don told us a story about their dogs that connected with my worship experience on Easter …

Do Not Be Ashamed

Ever since Laurie introduced me to the work of Wendell Berry, I’ve often shed tears while reading this poem without knowing why. Tonight I was reminded of it while praying …

“Speak To Me” – free song!

[audio:http://www.theblackthornproject.com/audio/SpeakToMe.mp3] [download#3] Some who know me (Laurie) know that in my mommy-hood I go to Wal-Mart to be alone. Oh yes. Wal-Mart. On this particular night I went to Wal-Mart …