Has God ever told you a joke? It unexpectedly happened to me in a recent prayer meeting at our church. As we prayed, we felt challenged to lay aside our…
The most intense period of my 2019 cancer and chemo journey lasted just six months. Although it was rough, I met many people at the cancer clinic who had it…
I’m frustrated about something, and I wonder if you can help me work through it. It all goes back to two fundamental questions I have about Jesus’ Parable of the…
I was convicted as I read the final chapter of the book of Exodus recently. It's the culmination of several chapters that provide a detailed description of the furniture and…
The Lord rebuked me recently. Although loving, His message to me came as a stern word of caution. The Holy Spirit basically said, "Jim, you have a terrible tendency to…
A Word of Caution to My MAGA Friends It was an early morning prayer meeting, just one day after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as America's 47 President. Most…
People battling illness or other serious trials often turn to the book of Job looking for some kind of explanation for what's happening to them. Although it's unlikely our situation…
Although there's a lot to love about country music, it's certainly not known for its deep theology. For example, Billy Currington seemed to express his entire worldview when he sang,…
It's humbling to discover you're not indispensable. This unpleasant experience happened to me a few months ago when I had to go on medical leave from work. The whole thing…
As most of my closest friends already know, doctors have recently diagnosed me with cancer. Unbelievable. I certainly never thought it would happen to me. Although this is supposedly a…
Father's Day is a special time for families-but that doesn't mean it's always an easy time. Like any holiday, Father's Day can either be pleasant or painful, magical or mayhem.…
This week I woke up one morning thinking about an intriguing phrase contained in this statement by Paul to the Colossians: ...to whom God willed to make known what is the riches…