Every December our collective thoughts turn to the little town of Bethlehem. We sing about it, read about it, and have a picture of it in our… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem”
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Seeking the Living Among the Dead.
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” This question is the heart of the Gospel. It is what drives our faith, points us in the… Read more “Seeking the Living Among the Dead.”
Does God Hate Me When I Sin?
Originally posted at Christianity.com Guilt. Anger. Disappointment. Shame. When we consider just how sinful we are before God, it can lead to a painful sense of just… Read more “Does God Hate Me When I Sin?”
Can Jesus Save America? Martin Luther King Thought So.
“Segregation is a blatant denial of the unity which we all have in Christ Jesus.” MARTIN LUTHER KING Unless you live under a rock, you are aware… Read more “Can Jesus Save America? Martin Luther King Thought So.”
The Christmas Truce
Peace on Earth. Christmas is a time when we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace. The angels sang, “peace on earth, good will towards men”… Read more “The Christmas Truce”
Thanksgiving -More Than ‘Pre-Christmas’
For the last several years it has felt to me that Thanksgiving has become a bit of an afterthought to Christmas. And trust me, I love Christmas.… Read more “Thanksgiving -More Than ‘Pre-Christmas’”
“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” – What Jesus Really Meant
Originally published at crosswalk.com Many of us are familiar with John 14, where Jesus tells His disciples that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. … Read more ““I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” – What Jesus Really Meant”
Turn Your Ministry Upside Down: The Poignant Lesson of John 6
John chapter 6 is among the most amazing chapters of the Bible. Church leaders these days invest a lot of time and effort researching methods to attract… Read more “Turn Your Ministry Upside Down: The Poignant Lesson of John 6”
Choosing to Believe When There Is Every Reason Not To
How can we keep our faith when every indication is that our faith is misplaced? How can we trust God to deliver us when others have fallen?… Read more “Choosing to Believe When There Is Every Reason Not To”
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”
Kurt Warner – A Hall of Fame Kinda Guy
hIn 1999, the St. Louis Rams were a bottom rung team led by Dick Vermeil, a coach who had walked away from football in 1982, only to… Read more “Kurt Warner – A Hall of Fame Kinda Guy”
The Christian Standard Bible – A Review of the Latest Bible Translation
About a month ago I was sent a review copy of the new Christian Standard Bible. I have been getting acquainted with it and am excited to… Read more “The Christian Standard Bible – A Review of the Latest Bible Translation”
Wild Wild Wyoming – Following Faithfully
Being apart from those we love is certainly difficult, but sometimes that is exactly what we are called to do. My wife Jana recently made the jump… Read more “Wild Wild Wyoming – Following Faithfully”
Pentecost: The Day the Church was Born
“Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” These words were spoken by Peter on the day the Church was born, and these words still ring as relevant today… Read more “Pentecost: The Day the Church was Born”
You Are Good To Me
The last time I released original music it was Christmas time, and it is exciting to get another song out there. There is a certain joy in the… Read more “You Are Good To Me”
How Quickly They Begin: The True Meaning of Commencement
As we move merrily through the month of May, we enter the season of flowers blooming, students graduating, and thoughts of growth. These days are filled with change,… Read more “How Quickly They Begin: The True Meaning of Commencement”
The Knives Are Out…
I’ve written about the peculiar Christian practice of arguing over films before, and find it interesting that we as Christians are so ready to pull out the knives and… Read more “The Knives Are Out…”
Ngilapha, Send Me.
Every once in a while I take time to write about the various ministries my family members are involved in. Last year my daughter Ruth made her… Read more “Ngilapha, Send Me.”
Steadfast Love
“His Steadfast Love Endures Forever” Yesterday I released a song that is very special to me, titled “Steadfast Love”, and I would be thrilled and honored if you… Read more “Steadfast Love”
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”
The Way I See It 