If you are looking for a turnaround in your life today, God specializes in such things. But perhaps you need a nudge from the Holy Spirit to show you the…
As we celebrate our 250th year of independence, America stands on a dangerous precipice today. For decades, many colleges have indoctrinated students with the belief that our country was fatally…
As we celebrated Mother's Day last weekend, I found myself thinking about what it takes for someone to be beautiful even in their old age. I've concluded there's no better…
Recently I was reminded of a stunning vision God gave me several decades ago. Although this wasn’t an audible voice from heaven, I’m convinced it was a word picture crafted…
Reflections on My Recent Birthday: When someone asked how I was planning to celebrate my 75th birthday, I quipped with a smile: “Celebrating would be too risky, because 75 candles on…
How This Unexpectedly Became My Happiest Year in Decades Note: I recently came across this blog I wrote in 2017 after a six-week sabbatical in New Zealand. It contains some…
I learned a famous saying in my childhood, meant to deflect the taunts of bullies: “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Although this…
A firestorm erupted recently when I wrote a blog that was deemed critical of the counseling profession. I have lots of friends who are counselors-excellent counselors-and several seemed to think…
After dating several women who told him he had "issues," my friend Ron finally decided to look for a good counselor. "That's a great move," I encouraged him. It was…
As Hurricane Irma prepares to bash the United States, here in Charlotte we're wondering if it will be coming our way. As we wait for the answer, I've been intrigued…
Recently an unexpected firestorm ensued when I wrote about my friend Ron's woeful dating life. Some people said Ron was clearly shallow and judgmental. Others blamed him for pointing out…
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…