SEVEN years have passed since I wrote about the moment Linus drops his blanket, and since then we have all lived through moments of fear and insecurity.… Read more “Why Drop the Blanket Matters…”
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Top Ten Martin Luther Quotes
As we celebrate #Reformation Day, I can’t help but to be thankful for those such as Luther who lived with a willingness to walk out into the… Read more “Top Ten Martin Luther Quotes”
Every Believer Faces a Red Sea Moment
In Exodus Chapter 14, we find the nation of Israel trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army. From their perspective, all hope is lost. From God’s… Read more “Every Believer Faces a Red Sea Moment”
God of My Tears
You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? – Psalm 56:8 In Southeast Texas, the last… Read more “God of My Tears”
I’ve Read Psalm 91 Dozens of Times, but Never Noticed THIS!
Psalm 91:1-2 has become one of my favorite passages of Scripture: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the… Read more “I’ve Read Psalm 91 Dozens of Times, but Never Noticed THIS!”
Top Ten Verses For When You Are Worried and Afraid
Fear. Anxiety. Worry. These are the words that weigh down every one who is trying to focus their life and attention on the things of God. It… Read more “Top Ten Verses For When You Are Worried and Afraid”
A Day With Alligators
The question wasn’t whether we might see an alligator – the question was how many of them would we see.
The Last Week of the Year
Christmas is a time of remembrance. The season guides us to reminisce about the joys and sorrows of years past, filling our days with favorite movies, nostalgic… Read more “The Last Week of the Year”
By the Sword
It can be difficult to read the headlines on any given day (or scroll through a facebook feed, for that matter) without becoming seriously discouraged. There is… Read more “By the Sword”
On Scottish Independence and Unicorns
If you are a fan of Braveheart, you are likely watching the Scottish vote for independence with some degree of interest. No one is painted blue this… Read more “On Scottish Independence and Unicorns”
Noah: a follow-up…
I wrote in my last blog about the fact that Christians need to be thoughtful in how we respond to films such as Noah, and films in… Read more “Noah: a follow-up…”
In It to End It
”Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – MLK So what is with all the people with a red X on their hand? What is that… Read more “In It to End It”
This Is Why We Come
Originally posted on Go Beyond | Kolkata:
This morning we saw the precious faces of the children of New Hope School — a Christian school in a Hindu…
An Unexpected Lesson From Peyton Manning
Recently this strange picture of NFL QB Peyton Manning went viral: What exactly is he doing? Why does he have only one ankle in a pool, and… Read more “An Unexpected Lesson From Peyton Manning”
Fantastic Friday…(just some random thoughts)
I am loving today. It’s raining. It officially becomes Fall in a few days. I just bought a couple good books I am excited about reading. At church… Read more “Fantastic Friday…(just some random thoughts)”
The Urgency of the Moment
Today is a significant day for the cause of human freedom. And not because of the inauguration. Don’t get me wrong, inaugurations are very important; they represent… Read more “The Urgency of the Moment”
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Kids say the darndest things. But more often than not, kids say things that sound an awful lot like what their parents say. Our kids look up… Read more “Kids Say the Darndest Things”
For Love of the Games
For most of this week, my family has been immersed in the quadrennial ritual known as the Olympics. I absolutely love it, and it is a firm… Read more “For Love of the Games”
The Heart of Worship
A few years back, Matt Redman wrote the song “Heart of Worship”, which is at its core an apology for making worship just “a song”, and this… Read more “The Heart of Worship”
The Way I See It 