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The Book of Eli is a fascinating movie full of both suspenseful action and spiritual truth. The movie is set in a post-apocalyptic world where Denzel Washington walks his way through bleak landscapes dotted with abandoned cars and deserted homes. To be alone in such a world is precarious at best and dangerous at worst. We discover early on that he is both resourceful and fierce when it comes...

This morning as I came into the kitchen I was greeted by 10 month old Kenzie Parker, sitting in her high chair and clapping for me!The spontaneous round of applause warmed my heart and made me remember the Gospel.God is a lot like Kenzie Parker. In a very real way He was applauding when you woke up. "I love you!" He says, "I'm so glad you are up and we get to spend another day together!" This...

I just got off the phone with the company that hosts our website. I wanted to end our relationship and move on to someone else. In the course of my conversation they proposed a third option. I could change my account to a free "Domain Parking" status instead. I don't have to pay them anything...

"Every generation gets a chance to change the world." This is the U2 lyric on the latest Blackberry commercial. It is so true. This is really what we are up to in our efforts to plant Emmaus Road. We are trying to change the world. And even though it is not happening overnight, it is...

Freedom freedom freedom. It was a word tossed around a lot this weekend which was only enhanced by listening to the compilation of 70’s freedom rock that accompanied the Newcastle Firework show at Lake Boren Park. Freedom is a core value for Americans. And it is a core value for the New...

I was playing checkers with my two oldest kids. My son was in my lap, and we were teamed up to conquer Ellie-the-unconquerable. We have had the board for a while now, and so some of the checkers are on vacation or sabbatical. We replace them with bright orange tic-tacs and shiny quarters. It is...

There is a phenomenon in our culture. I call it "church as handbag." A Handbag is a luxury item that most women buy to hold all their junk while they go shopping. Now to be fair it is not strictly a luxury item. There is a legitimate need for a place to put your keys and your cell phone and...

Tuesday February 10th 12:17am Kenzie Parker McCaskill was born! It was a little overwhelming to realize that we had three other little ones at home waiting to meet her. Thanks to good friends and fellow missionaries to the Eastside we knew they were well taken care of. My wife did an...

Happy New Year! Our God is a God of new things and a God of renewal. I don’t know what you got for Christmas but we all love to get something new, don’t we?! A new watch, a new phone, a new car, a new kitchen. If any of these gifts were under your tree you would be rejoicing without a...

/December 23rd 12:17pm/ I hate to talk about the weather. I do all I can to avoid it in conversation. But this week that all changed. Inevitably there are times when I find myself talking about it. It is almost an out of body experience for me. I look at myself and listen to my words as...

I was listening to National Public Radio today as they discussed the U.S. economy. The analyst used the words "scared" and "afraid" more times than I can count. People are scared he said, and...

Proverbs 13:10 "Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice." Ancient wisdom here warns against pride. This past Sunday I was cleaning up from our mobile worship...

Everyone wants their children to grown up to successfully navigate life in today's world, whether you are a Christian, a Buddhist, an Agnostic or an Atheist. Today was my oldest child's first day...

Welcome to our new website! Browse around and learn more about Emmaus Road Church. We hope you will come visit us this Sunday as our church gathers in Hazelwood Elementary School.Our site is still...

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