Recently, I heard a Muslim attempt to support his claim that Muhammad was a true prophet. Surprisingly, he cited some passages from the Bible to build his case. He wanted to show that the Bible predicts the coming of Muhammad, thus proving that he was a true prophet. Let me begin by saying that I believe Islam’s […]
Misc.
Years ago I developed a passion for walking in the woods. This site was first developed as a way to share my love for backpacking through my online journals. Soon, I was discovering other areas of life that I enjoyed “walking” through – and so I continued to journal. This site is now dedicated to more than just taking a walk through the woods. It has become a collection of resources for those who “walk” in other ways. Feel free to read, share, and comment on what you find.
Trying to Understand #Ferguson
Like the rest of the nation, I watched the grand jury’s announcement on television last night. I listened to the reciting of facts and testimony that had been examined. In my way of thinking the process should be fairly straightforward. If the physical evidence from that tragic day and the eyewitness testimony supported charges being filed against […]
Why I Am a Believer
This question was originally raised as a topic of discussion in our Sunday School class. However, it has been something that I routinely address during Bible studies at the jail. I address it often because the constant change in jail population brings new faces – men whom I haven’t met yet. Therefore, I find that I […]
Does God Speak Through Dreams?
After a series of particularly troubling dreams, a young man recently asked me the above question. He was wondering if God was trying to say something to him and what that message might be. I told him that I didn’t feel qualified to answer the latter part of his question, but would be happy to […]
Assisted Suicide and the Grace of God
On Saturday, Nov 1, 2014, Brittany Maynard ended her life at her home in Portland, OR. She had taken her own life by an overdose of barbiturates under Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act. Given only six months to live, after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, she chose to end her life on her […]
An Amazing Read
Captive in Iran (Library Edition): A Remarkable True Story of Hope and Triumph amid the Horror of Tehran’s Brutal Evin Prison by Maryam Rostampour My rating: 5 of 5 stars I listened to the audiobook. This was an amazing story of the love and grace of God as seen in the lives of two Christian […]
My Testimony – My Story
At a recent men’s Bible study we talked about our testimonies – our stories. As an exercise, we took turns sharing our stories of how we came to faith. I believe it is important for us to think through our testimonies and be able to readily share them. They are powerful and oftentimes, through the sharing of our […]
The Audiobook Is Finished!
After months of painstaking edits and hard work, Tom Mehesan finally finished the voice of my first audio book! The book was released on Audible on Oct 28, 2014. On Oct 30, 2014, the audiobook was released on Amazon and Itunes! Tom Mehesan lives with his wife Jenny in Holly Springs, NC. He is a […]
Does the Immaterial World Exist?
Although there may be some who subscribe to the view that the physical, substantive world around us is just an illusion, it is probably safe to say that most of us would agree that the material world exists. I believe it is generally apparent that we have bodies that take up space and we are […]
Why is the God of the Old Testament So Mean?
Someone recently asked me this question. But, it’s not the first time I’ve heard it asked. In fact, I’ve heard it a lot. Sometimes I even hear it from good Christian folks; people who have read the Bible and know God. That surprises me a bit, so perhaps the answer isn’t as obvious to everyone as […]