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…
When my friend Jacob recently entered the world of online dating, he found it to be a terrifying experience. "Jim," he confided, "you wouldn’t believe how different the dating scene…
Most people my age seem to have concluded that their best years are behind them. As a result, they’ve put their life on cruise control, content to grab a few…
By any measure, his accomplishments were astounding and unparalleled: With virtually no start-up funds and only a handful of staff, he established an organization that has seen annual growth for…
Thanksgiving is clearly the greatest holiday ever created in America—and not just because of the great food and the football games. This year I had a new revelation while writing…
Seems like everyone is wishing each other a Happy Thanksgiving, but few people stop their hustle and bustle long enough to consider what a happy holiday entails. We pull out our…
I had a very humbling experience last week when I was invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at a local Retirement Village. I received the invited because, for nearly a…