Just about everything hinges on credibility—the question of who we’ll listen to and trust. Credibility inevitably shapes our decisions and relationships, sometimes in irreversible ways. If you’ve ever ventured into…
While trimming my hedges today I came across an unexpected sight. A few years ago I had cut down a tree that was interfering with my gutters, and now it…
This year I’ve been blessed with opportunities to share the word of God with believers in both Pakistan and India. Their passion for the gospel and hunger for God’s Word…
Thankfully, the 2025 NFL draft is now over. The big story was quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders. Though projected by many as a top ten pick, he fell to the fifth…
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…
This Thanksgiving I find myself reflecting on the responsibilities we all have when we realize how blessed we are. On this day when we recount the blessings we’ve received…
We all need an early-warning system about the hazards of life. I woke up today thinking about how coal miners used to take a canary with them into the…
Churches all over the world claim to have Jesus "in the house," but sometimes there is scant evidence to support that claim. Mark 2:1-12 provides us with a vivid outline…
The longer I live, the more convinced I am that most people are paralyzed or imprisoned in some way. No wonder the Bible tells so many stories about those who…
When I was a student at Dominion Junior High, I had a rather idyllic life and no concept of emotional wounds. But lately I’ve found myself reflecting on the…
When I went through a rather traumatic experience recently, I found myself reflecting on a commonly held maxim of today’s pop culture: "Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!"…