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…
Famed British novelist George Orwell once observed, "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Although he stated this over 70 years ago, he was…
Recently I talked with a young friend in another state who serves as a campus pastor for a large multisite church. "Have you had many opportunities to preach lately, Chris?"…
A little-known Bible character can help us understand what many are experiencing at this pivotal and bewildering moment in history. He was someone who never intended to get involved. Content…
I was sad to hear of Betty White's passing this week, just short of her 100th birthday. Many years ago, Betty and I starred in a musical together. It's more…
Happy New Year! For several decades now, I've enjoyed hanging out with people who consider themselves to be "prophetic" - able to sense what God is presently saying to His…
Ever since his divorce several years back, my good friend Ron always complained to me about the holiday season, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. He had his reasons, to be sure,…