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…
While studying the origins of the church at Philippi, I was startled to discover how the story contradicts many of our common misconceptions about the nature of the Christian life.…
I've written before about my friend Ron's dating escapades. He's now in his 60s, and it's been quite eye-opening to reenter the world of dating after a marriage of over…
Have you ever been in a sailboat when it seemed there was absolutely no breeze? While experienced sailors somehow can catch the wind when there is no wind, amateurs like…
During my sabbatical in New Zealand and California a few months ago, I lived for seven full weeks with just the clothes in one fairly small suitcase. I had a…
I'm always looking for current events that display Biblical principles for successful leadership. The decision by Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson last week to fire Dave Gettleman as the team's…