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…
I woke up this morning craving a good cup of coffee. Not the decaffeinated kind, but REAL coffee. You’ll never convince me decaffeinated coffee is legitimate. After all, they’ve removed…
Every time I hear the famous "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I get inspired—and angry. I get inspired by Dr. King’s powerful and lofty…
No, I didn’t win the lottery you’re thinking of. But I have won something even better. Let me explain… Years ago I was driving down the road, reflecting on a…
Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said something profound in a radio interview this week: "You’ll never play fast if you’re confused." His point was that each player needs to know…
One of the most important—but often overlooked—principles in the Bible is the Law of Proportionality. But before I share what the Bible says about this, let me give you an…
This month Betty White celebrates her 94th birthday, and I bet she won’t even invite me to her party. Many years ago, Betty and I starred in a musical together.…