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…
I love the GPS on my phone. How did we ever get anywhere without electronic navigation to point the way for us? However, my GPS has sometimes led me astray.…
Just one week into my much-needed sabbatical, one thing is abundantly clear: I find it extremely hard to fully relax without feeling guilty and unproductive. As an addict to the…
Many decades ago, I discovered the reality of Jesus' teaching that it's more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). So I became a giver, and I've received many…
Recently I've been reflecting on the stunning passage of Scripture where Jesus tells some fishermen in Galilee, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19).…
When you learned how to ride a bike, you probably fell down a few times. Hopefully, you got back on and tried again. The same principle applies to many other…
Over the past few years, I've met many people who've been wounded by life's traumas. Some have gone through the agony of divorce or betrayal by a business partner. Others…