The Bible Story Family

  It has been my privilege to teach as an online adjunct for Liberty University for the past sixteen years. When the hurricanes struck, first in North Carolina and then in Florida, the University responded with immediate and creative aid. Teams of students and staff were sent to the affected areas to provide help as needed. In order to support them in the work, the University did a fundraiser, matching donations to the tune of one million dollars. Supplies were provided. Physical work was accomplished. Spiritual support was offered. It was the goal of those volunteers to become the hands and feet of Jesus at a time when a variety of needs were being met. The storms were indeed a tragedy. But I was glad to be a small part of an institution willing to step in and provide for those who were hurting in a time of great need.

  My next book table will appear at the Central Baptist Seminary’s Fall Conference on October 15. I appreciate the opportunity to display at their fall and spring conferences each year. The theme for the conference next week is Moral Injury. The effects of Moral Injury are often seen among those who work in the military, in emergency services, and in health care. But they can happen as the result of any circumstance where people make choices which they feel are contrary to their moral commitments. In order to address this very current topic, Central has invited Chaplain (Col.) Chris Melvin to speak. He serves as State Chaplain for the Arizona National Guard and has done doctoral studies focused on Moral Injury. He served two tours in Afghanistan and one in the horn of Africa. The first session of the conference begins at 8:30 a.m. in Plymouth, Minnesota at Fourth Baptist Church where Central Seminary is located. This is a conference you will not want to miss. And while there, b

  You mount your horse in the arena which says “City of Destruction.” The gate opens to provide access to “The King’s Highway.” As the campers ride through the woods, they are reminded to “Put on the full armor of God.” Wranglers tell them about the “Slough of Despond” and the Good King who sends helpers for their journey. They ride past the “Cross” and enter “Doubting Castle,” home of the giant “Despair.” Leaders remind them of the “Key of Promise,” God’s Word, and the way to escape the castle. From there they ride over the “Hill of Difficulty,” and through the “City of Vanity” until they finally reach the “Celestial City.” Where can you take such a ride? Become a junior-age camper at Camp Chetek in Wisconsin. The “Pilgrim’s Progess” trail ride is the brainstorm of Stacy Malmanger who has worked with what she calls the “King’s Horses” since 2013. Every camp horse which has entered the horse program since that time has been given a Bible name: Enoch, Nicodemus, Boaz, Naomi, Havilah,