• Bible,  Life,  Salvation

    Gain Eternal Life

    Follow these steps: 1. We must acknowledge God as the Creator of everything, accepting our humble position in God’s created order and purpose. Romans 1:20-21 “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.” 2. We must realize that we are sinners and that we need forgiveness. None of us are worthy under God’s standards. Romans 3:23 “For all…

  • Bible,  Life,  Salvation

    Something More

    We moved into our new house 5 years ago. We love our place but no matter where we’ve lived, we’ve always filled up the space we have. Sometimes I think, “If I only had 3 more feet along the end of my garage, my garage wouldn’t be as crowded”. “If my woodworking shop had had more floor space, I wouldn’t feel cramped.” No matter what it is, we often want more. We want to be paid more for our work and career. We want more free time. The list goes on and on. More. More. More. Do you want more out of life? Of all the things in life we…

  • Smoking Meat

    Glossary of in-the-know BBQ terms

    https://firstwefeast.com/eat/2015/07/bbq-slang-101 Pit Boss Also heralded as the pitmaster, this is the sweaty, greasy badass who presides over the red-hot coals to create smoky, char-encrusted proteins of perfection. Deckle The smaller muscle of the brisket (also referred to as the point), the deckle is a fatty, marbled cut preferred by brisket aficionados. Fat Cap A thick layer of fat between the skin and flesh. Its presence ensures a piece of meat is flavorful and tender. Whether brisket should be cooked with the fat cap up or down is a long-standing debate among pitmasters. Burnt Ends These morsels of smoked brisket—crispy, fatty bark bits (see below)—are a delicacy, particularly in Kansas City.…

  • Life

    What’s Your Passion?

    Anybody who knows me knows that I love my coffee. People that also know me well, know that I love to grill and smoke meats. I grill and smoke meats year-round and it’s not uncommon to do something once or twice a week. Some people would say that I’m passionate about smoking meats and grilling. I also enjoy woodworking as a hobby. Most of my larger tools came from my dad who passed away when I was 18. I’m very passionate about how I take care of them and the fact that I get to use them. I also have 2 grandkids that were born earlier this year. My daughter, Brittany,…