What is a Prodigal Pig?

THE PRODIGAL:

According to Romans 3:23 "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." I, of course, am no exception to this fundamental principle. The amazing fact is that despite the seemingly endless ways I have failed him, he forgives my transgressions.



In Luke 15:11-31 Jesus shares the parable of "The Prodigal Son." The story represents what God has done for each of us through the gift of his son Jesus. The Father has given each of us our inheritance - eternal life. John 3:16 states that "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."



During the course of our lives, we often end up in a place where we never wanted to be....In isolation from the creator and lacking the inheritance of eternal life. Romans 6:23 confirms that "the wages of sin is death." Therefore, we, in someway must reestablish communion with our heavenly Father. Jesus, through the way of the cross, provided this avenue.



I, being a prodigal son, love the words of Ephesians 3:16-19 as it sums up my desire for each of you. I desire that you may know the extent to which God loves each of us and that you understand that the provision of forgiveness has already been made. We just have to accept it in our hearts....thus, the focus and desire for maintaining this blog.



THE PIG:

Well, I love BBQ! Perhaps that is a slight understatement. A coworker recently commented that my personal modo seems to be “No Pig Left Behind.” I believe it is more accurate to state it as “No BBQ Left Behind” as I equally enjoy beef, pork, chicken, etc.

In my mind there is a great correlation between a spiritual journey and good BBQ. Good BBQ is only achieved when it is prepared "low-and-slow." My spiritual journey, like BBQ, has been a process that has taken time to fully develop. So, this blog will focus on what I consider to be biblical truths, my passion for BBQ, and the love I have for my amazing family.