Many sermons have been preached about Peter walking on the water. A while back I had my theological take on this story challenged. In Matthew 14 Peter walked on the water while the other disciples watched from the boat. I’ve…
Author: Keith Alexis
Go Ahead, Re-Invent the Wheel
“Don’t waste time trying to re-invent the wheel,” they say. I’m glad the guy who gave us steel belted radials didn’t listen to that one. Don’t be afraid to tackle something that has already been done. You may just do…
Some People Don’t Get It
For the record, I talk to Jesus. And, yes, I have heard Him talk to me. Not only that, He has spoken through me. Is it mental illness? No! It is mental completeness. “But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive…
Low Maintenance Church Member
I have seen many posts on Facebook over time and heard personal testimonies from people who feel they aren’t getting enough attention. The story often goes, “I stopped going to church and no one visited me or called me or…
God Loves Blue
There is a lot of talk these days about the police and whether they are to be respected, or to be opposed. I saw a post declaring that “cops … have destroyed our trust … [their] respect must be earned.”…
The Red Hammer
Many of us hold our fathers in the highest esteem. My adoration goes way beyond “my dad can beat up your dad.” Daniel Benjamin “Bud” Alexis was an amazing man. Somehow he found that perfect balance between the hands on,…
Reach for Greater Things
To reach is to imply that what is desired is out of the comfortable range to obtain. Reaching usually involves stretching and exerting intentional effort toward to goal. Greater implies that it is more beneficial than what I already have…
The End of the Internet
”The end of the internet as we know it!” Really??? The outcry over the repeal of the set of regulations known as “net neutrality” has literally made me laugh out loud. The lemmings fell in line behind those who beat…
No Gender December
There is a campaign going on to end “gendered marketing” to kids. On the website nogenderdecember.com it states, “Kids should be free to decide which toys interest them, without being informed by gendered marketing that something is ‘for them’ or…
In Hot Water
What am I thankful for this Christmas? My water heater went out. No, seriously! I was out caroling last night and Terri texted that the water would not get hot. When I returned home close to nine I did some…
